Frequently asked questions
The words "poll" and "survey" are often used interchangeably but have subtle differences:
Poll:
A poll is generally a quick or simple method of gathering opinions, typically through a single or a few questions.
It’s often used in the context of voting, public opinion, or election-related questions.
Polls usually aim to gather a general sentiment or preference on a specific issue or topic.
Example: A poll might ask, "Do you support this candidate?" with simple yes/no options.
Survey:
A survey is usually a more comprehensive tool that consists of multiple questions covering a broader range of topics.
It can gather detailed information, opinions, behaviors, or attitudes, often from a structured set of questions.
Surveys are typically more detailed and in-depth than polls and might include open-ended responses, multiple-choice, and rating scales.
Example: A survey might ask several questions about a candidate's policies, overall opinions, and demographic information.
In summary, a poll is often quick and targeted, focusing on one or a few questions, while a survey tends to be more in-depth, covering multiple aspects of a topic.
We collect student-led survey/poll data through anonymous student surveys/polls and use advanced analytics (Statistics, Machine Learning, Large Language Models etc.) to interpret the results and identify key trends and insights. unlike traditional survey/poll analytical tools, we can easily deal with open questions from our survey/poll.