Confidence interval
A range of plausible values around an estimate, calculated using a stated statistical method. It communicates uncertainty rather than pretending a poll produces one perfect number.
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This guide is educational, not a substitute for a poll’s full methodology statement. Terms should be interpreted within the design and limitations of the specific research.