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To: Cogito who wrote (58681)4/11/2008 4:39:56 PM
From: Lane3  Respond to of 544061
 
If a survey says that 29% are for something, 21% are undecided, and 40% are opposed,the results of the survey are indeterminate.

Indeed, they are, but that missing 21% is most likely to break similarly, which in this case is mostly anti. It sure won't be all for, which is what you'd need.



To: Cogito who wrote (58681)4/11/2008 5:36:28 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 544061
 
So a plurality is opposed.

Not exactly a groundswell of support.



To: Cogito who wrote (58681)4/12/2008 11:08:27 AM
From: Bridge Player  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 544061
 
If a survey says that 29% are for something, 21% are undecided, and 40% are opposed, the results of the survey are indeterminate.

Presumably, the other 10% didn't understand the question.

Given the numbers as shown, what the survey shows is that 58% of those who had an opinion on the issue were opposed.

If you want to call that indeterminate, that's up to you.


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