Gallup to conduct an exit poll on February 19

[Talalian Arpi]

Gallup to conduct an exit poll on February 19

armradio.am
12.01.2008 13:01

The Gallup/Baltic Survey Ltd. Plans to conduct an exit poll in Armenia
during the presidential elections of 19 February, the US Embassy in
Armenia informs. Commissioned by the International Republic Institute
in 2006, the "Armenia National Study" is being carried out in Armenia
by the Vilnius-based Baltic Surveys Ltd. / Gallup Organization with the
assistance of the Armenian Sociological Association. It is common
practice to work with local organizations in carrying out such public
opinion polls.

A total of seven quarterly opinion polls have been carried out since
May, 2006. The most recent poll was taken in early December, 2007. An
eighth and final poll is scheduled for mid-January, 2008. Baltic
Surveys Ltd. / Gallup Organization is also planning to conduct an exit
poll during the presidential election on February 19, 2008.

To ensure anonymity and objectivity of the opinion poll, the Baltic
Surveys Ltd. / Gallup Organization uses a random sampling methodology
that is the mainstay of reputable Western polling organizations. IRI
has shared the poll results, including specific information on
respective political parties, with party representatives. The results
of all seven polls conducted since May 2006, including more general
information on the major political, economic, and social issues, are
free for public examination on the IRI website (www.iri.org).