Do polls reflect or help to shape opinion.

Question 1

Bandwagon effect

Answer 1

Voters are more likely to vote for parties that are doing well in the polls

Question 2

Boomerang effect

Answer 2

People vote for parties doing badly, seen as underdogs or don’t vote for their party that is ahead.

Question 3

What do opinion polls cause?

Answer 3

An increase in tactical voting

Question 4

Michael Portillo reason for loss in 1997

Answer 4

Tactical voting based on party findings.