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National Poll reveals shocking insights into QAnon beliefs
You might perhaps expect Republicans and also evangelicals to tick the “whacky conspiracy theory” box. Discovering that is not the shock here, we all now expect it. What is the big surprise was the discovery of who else also ticked that same box.
First, let’s step back for a moment and consider where this poll comes from. A question to ponder is if the polling company is respected and accurate. They are. Also worth mulling over is the sample used and how representative it actually is. So let’s first consider these questions.
Who are PRRI?
The Public Religion Research Institute is both a non-profit and also a non-partisan organization that conducts public opinion polls. It was founded in 2014 by Robert P. Jones. He was previously an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Missouri State University
What did PRRI do to conduct this poll, is it a fair representation?
During March 2021 they conducted a survey of 5,149 adults (age 18 and up) living in all 50 states in the United States and who…
