Definitions
- Referring to a survey or opinion poll conducted by a media outlet or research organization. - Talking about a public opinion poll that is used to gauge the popularity of a political candidate or party. - Describing a market research survey that is used to gather information about consumer preferences and behavior.
- Referring to a survey or questionnaire used to gather information from a sample of people. - Talking about an election poll that is used to predict the outcome of an election. - Describing a straw poll that is used to gauge public opinion on a particular issue or topic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to surveys or questionnaires used to gather information.
- 2Both can be used to gauge public opinion.
- 3Both can be conducted by media outlets, research organizations, or political campaigns.
- 4Both can be used to gather data for market research.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sondage is more commonly used in French-speaking countries while poll is more common in English-speaking countries.
- 2Scope: Sondage can refer to a broader range of surveys including market research and public opinion polls, while poll is typically used to refer to political polls or surveys.
- 3Connotation: Sondage may have a more formal or academic connotation, while poll is more commonly associated with media and politics.
Remember this!
Sondage and poll are both words used to describe surveys or questionnaires used to gather information. While sondage is more commonly used in French-speaking countries and has a broader scope, poll is more commonly used in English-speaking countries and is typically associated with political surveys. Both words have different origins and connotations.
