Group PollsA poll answers one thing: what the people who voted chose. It does not tell you what the people who did not vote think.
Things to remember
- Small numbers mislead. A 6 to 4 result from ten votes is a weak signal.
- Who voted? A poll shared only with enthusiasts will show enthusiasm.
- A close result is a tie in practice. If it is 11 to 10, decide another way or run a second poll.
- The option list shapes the answer. If you left out a popular choice, it cannot win.
What to do next
Tell the group the result and what you will do. If the result is close, say so and explain how you decided. People accept a decision when they see how it was made. See how to run a fair poll.