Not All Polls Are Equal: Michigan Alumni Recognized as Top Pollsters in the Nation

As Election Day nears, polls and the results of polls have a constant presence in media reports about political contests, the attitudes of the electorate, and views of voters. Polls, however, vary greatly in methodological approach, framing, and accuracy. 538’s recent analysis of pollsters places two University of Michigan PhDs, Dr. Ken Goldstein (Ph.D. 1996) and Dr. Charles Franklin (Ph.D. 1985) amongst the top in their field.