Public Opinion Poll On the Formation of Prime Minister Nader Al Dhahabi’s Government

The Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan conducted a public opinion poll on the formation of Prime Minister Nader Al Dhahabi’s government between 11/29/2007 and 12/4/2007.  The size of the complete national sample for the poll was 1133, originally 1200, as 67 individuals refused to participate in the poll (the participation rate was 94%.)  The size of the complete national sample of opinion leaders was 623, originally 700, as 77 individuals declined to participate in the poll (a participation rate of 89%).  The sample was distributed among seven categories, as shown in Table Number 1.   This poll aims to identify the viewpoints of Jordanian citizens, their expectations of Prime Minister Nader Al Dhahabi’s government and the extent to which they think it will be able to carry out its responsibilities in the coming term.  The confidence level for this pole was 96%, and the margin of error was +/- 2%.