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Betting on the presidential election: readers vs. the polls
Many of you took part in the challenge of coming as close as possible to the presidential election result. The winner is Élisabeth Pietravalle. Far behind, Ipsos proves to be the best polling institute.
BERTRAND HAUCHECORNEMay 24, 2017
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Goal average and rankings: sporting fairness | Tangente
Breaking ties, showcasing the spectacle of sport: that is the role of the points system, often modified over time. But does this move toward greater fairness? And how can cheating be avoided?
BERTRAND HAUCHECORNEJan 7, 2016