MRP Estimates and the 2019 General Election

What is multi-level regression with post-stratification?

Anthony B. Masters
Nov 5 · 5 min read

MRP stands for ‘multi-level regression with post-stratification’. It is a statistical technique used to transform national opinion survey results into local estimates.

This article examines the technique and what can go wrong, particularly focused on its use prior to the 2019 UK General Election.

What is MRP?

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This blog looks at the use of statistics in British political debates, and is written by RSS Statistical Ambassador @anthonybmasters.

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