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Source: https://today.yougov.com/politics/articles/41556-americans-misestimate-small-subgroups-population

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[-] I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Sometimes you see data and just know that the methodology had to have been shit.

The average response thought 30% of the US was in NY?! No fucking chance.

[-] pineapplelover@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 months ago

Maybe the average person is stupid

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