B/C
| Polls analyzed | 11 |
| Races called correctly | 100% |
| Most recent cycle | 2000 |
| Affiliated with professional polling organization (NCPP/AAPOR/Roper) | No |
How accurate are the polls from University of Massachusetts?
Polls conducted within 21 days of an election (based on the poll’s median date) are used to determine the pollster’s grade.
2000
Key
A = Adults
RV = Registered voters
V = Voters
LV = Likely voters
| Dates | Sample | Race | Methodology | Poll margin | Election margin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25-29 | 401RV | Senate (MA) General election | Live Phone | Poll Kennedy (D) +53.0 | Actual Kennedy (D) +59.8 | Difference 6.8 |
| Oct 25-29 | 401RV | President (MA) General election | Live Phone | Poll Gore (D) +22.0 | Actual Gore (D) +27.3 | Difference 5.3 |
| Mar 2-5 | 400LV | President (MA) Republican primary | Live Phone | Poll McCain (R) +31.0 | Actual McCain (R) +32.9 | Difference 1.9 |
| Mar 2-5 | 400LV | President (MA) Democratic primary | Live Phone | Poll Gore (D) +26.0 | Actual Gore (D) +22.6 | Difference 3.4 |
| Feb 27-Mar 1 | 400LV | President (MA) Republican primary | Live Phone | Poll McCain (R) +45.0 | Actual McCain (R) +32.9 | Difference 12.1 |
| Feb 28-Mar 1 | 400LV | President (MA) Democratic primary | Live Phone | Poll Gore (D) +20.0 | Actual Gore (D) +22.6 | Difference 2.6 |
| Feb 26-27 | 400LV | President (MA) Democratic primary | Live Phone | Poll Gore (D) +13.0 | Actual Gore (D) +22.6 | Difference 9.6 |
| Feb 19-21 | 400LV | President (MA) Republican primary | Live Phone | Poll McCain (R) +24.0 | Actual McCain (R) +32.9 | Difference 8.9 |
| Feb 19-21 | 400LV | President (MA) Democratic primary | Live Phone | Poll Gore (D) +15.0 | Actual Gore (D) +22.6 | Difference 7.6 |
| Jan 27-30 | 400LV | President (NH) Republican primary | Live Phone | Poll McCain (R) +9.0 | Actual McCain (R) +18.2 | Difference 9.2 |
| Jan 27-30 | 400LV | President (NH) Democratic primary | Live Phone | Poll Gore (D) +1.0 | Actual Gore (D) +4.1 | Difference 3.1 |
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