In a message dated 2/19/2008 4:02:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This 2:9 ratio yields a multiplier of 4.5. So if a survey of a proposed
business project yields 12 positive and 50 negative unsolicited
responses from end-users, the weighted responses are 54 positives and
50 negatives. In other words, actual public opinion looks more like a
tossup so far. I would not assume most neighbors of the hotel project
clearly express a choice for or against, based on this tool alone.
I don't think I could have been more clear, to anyone who paid attention,
about the fact that the absolute numbers answering one way or another were
neither the intent of the questionnaires nor to be interpreted as reflective of
anything. And I stated this in the context of criticizing the DP poll.
The subject of the email posting to this list was Campus Inn
questionnaire (not poll) results.
And the web page containing the links stated Informal community
questionnaires to ascertain reasons why neighbors are opposed to, in support
of, or
undecided about the project.
The key, as I thought was evident, was to consider each questionnaire in and
of itself, to see why those opposed were opposed, why those in favor were in
favor, and why those undecided were undecided.
So, what's the point of all the huffety puffety in your post?
Sorry, but I deeply resent being deliberately misinterpreted. And I post
this to the list rather than send it to you privately (as would normally be my
inclination) in case your comments get anybody thinking I'm using data in an
attempt to deceive rather than present food for thought.
Al Krigman
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