Respondents are given misleading information in the questions they are asked in order to persuade them to vote against a candidate in

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The technique described in which misleading information is given in questions in order to sway public opinion is called "push polling." Push polls are often used in political campaigns to try to influence voters to support or oppose a particular candidate or issue. Convention polls, publicity polls, scientific polls, and pundit polls do not typically use this technique.

Respondents Are Given Misleading Information in the Questions They Are