BOTTLE-NECKS OF EXIT POLLs
Exit polls are conducted by research teams to predict the trend of Voting in a particular area.
Researchers ask voters how they have voted just after they have left the polling station after casting
their ballot. Such polls help in predicting the result of an election based on the information collected
from voters on election day. They are conducted by several organisations in India.
An opinion poll is a study of the behaviour of particular characteristics. The survey conducted in
order to find out the opinion of the people, including those who may or may not vote, before voting
takes place.
An exit poll is done right after people have voted on an election day. It is tedious task as now a days
voters are reluctant to disclose their mindset.
The general obstructions faced are as given below:
(a) Literacy status of the Voter
(b) Understanding abilities
(c) Language of Questionnaires
(d) Time Management
(e) Length of the session
(f) Categories of study
(g) Scope of the Study
(h) Number of Questions
(i) Post Survey Analysis
(j) Skill of Researchers
(k) Communication Skills
To ensure better results a group of people must be handling the task. Preferably Male-female
representatives are to be included in the team.