Analysis of different polling techniques showed significant differentials in support for Proposition 19.
A push poll is more a trick of persuasion than a legitimate polling technique.
At its heart, the debate is over a scientific polling technique known as sampling.
It would then use scientific polling techniques to estimate the number and characteristics of the remaining 10 percent.
They were years ahead of their rivals in the use of political consultants, computers, direct mailing systems and polling techniques.
This is not evidence of advanced polling techniques, but rather of old-style political control.
This led to serious discussions about polling techniques and the climate of French politics.
They say that with a low turnout expected and six people running, usual polling techniques risk inaccuracy.
The group also conducted letter-writing campaigns in support of the President and called for computerized polling techniques to gauge the public's mood on major issues.
In retrospect, the polling techniques employed by the magazine were to blame.