Figure 6.9 presents forecasts for the US Senate elections in Nov, 2014. The numb

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Figure 6.9 presents forecasts for the US Senate elections in Nov, 2014. The numbers or words give the forecast probability of one party's candidate-Democrat or Republican- winning. The forecasts are made based on polls up through the end of August 2014. Individ ual results from several different polling organization are shown. The graphic is an excerpt from the full graphic at http://www.nytimes.com/newsgraphics/ 2014/senate-model/comparisons.html, which shows predictions for all 36 senate seats up for election in 2014 Source: New York Times 530 Walle Competitive States A 22 AuE 31 84% Dem 74% Dem 57% Dem 53% Der. 52% Dem A 29 ANE 27 New Hampshire Michigan Colorado lowa Alaska 65% Dem, 60% Dem SS% Dem Even Tone Toss Tessie Tossup Ts 99% Dwn. 99% Don 65% 66% Den North Carolina 51%Rep Tosso 51% Den Goorgia 83% Rm Figure 6.9: Forecasts made before the Nov. 2014 US Senate elec- tions.

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Problem 6.6

Answer   (b) Glyph : names of the polling organization.

   Graphical attribute : the organization's logo.

Problem 6.7

Answer (b) Poll

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