Embrace the differences: Revisiting the PollyVote method of combining forecasts for U.S. presidential elections (2004 to 2020)
Abstract
While combining forecasts is well-known to reduce error, the question of how to best combine forecasts remains. Prior research suggests that combining is most beneficial when relying on diverse forecasts that incorporate different information. Here I provide evidence in support of this assumption by analyzing data from the PollyVote project, which has published combined forecasts of the popular vote in U.S. presidential elections since 2004....
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Title
Embrace the differences: Revisiting the PollyVote method of combining forecasts for U.S. presidential elections (2004 to 2020)
Published Date
Jan 1, 2021
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