Topic: Survey Methodology

2 chapters across the catalog

Digital Dementia
Episode 1542 2:26:24 - 2:28:47

1542: Digital Dementia

Ron DeSantis Education Poll, Survey Methodology, Climate Change Parallel

A survey from intelligent.com claiming that one in eight students refuse to attend Florida colleges due to Governor Ron DeSantis's policies is criticized for its methodology. The hosts reveal that the poll specifically targeted students who already disagreed with DeSantis. They compare this to "90% of scientists" claims in the climate change debate.

Quarantine Bonking
Episode 1268 1:05:25 - 1:10:49

1268: Quarantine Bonking

Vaping Study Methodology, Tobacco Industry Influence

The hosts deconstruct the Stanford vaping study, revealing it was based on a self-selecting 20-minute online web survey of 4,000 people. They suggest the study is a PR ploy funded by groups with ties to the tobacco industry to eliminate competition from vaping.