Jane Buekett
Here, Scott Blinder takes a look at an often controversial political issue — how do members of the public view immigrants to Britain, and what do they think should be done about the number?
The research discussed by Blinder shows how there is almost certainly a mismatch between government policies aimed at reducing immigration, and the particular groups of immigrants that cause concern for many voters. The article shows clearly how crucial it is when seeking public opinion to define terms precisely — an important point for the designers of surveys.
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