Finding Polling Data Online [Data Downloads]

Sometimes you are interested in looking at polling data on social issues in order to make a point to class. Other times, students are looking for evidence to support their arguments.

Polling Report is a good place to grab some quick information on public opinion.
Link to Polling Report

 This stripped down site simply lists a number of topic areas. Click on each one to see recent polling data.

Once you click on a topic, you will see information of who conducted the poll, the polling dates, sample size, and margin of error. You can also see the exact question that was asked and the percentage of people who gave each response. (This is a great tool to use for talking about building survey questions). Occasionally, you will also see additional information that shows responses by demographics such as age, gender, or political party.

While this is a great way to get a pulse on some social issues, one downside is that you can't actually download any data from this site or delve further into the methods or responses. However once you see a poll that you are interested in, you can usually google that specific polling organization to get more some information on that particular poll.

Other Good Sites for Finding Polling Data

Gallup Poll