About the Emotion Portal and its methodology

Data presented in the Nanos Emotion Data Portal is based on waves of tracking research conducted on the Nanos National Omnibus. The Nanos National Omnibus is an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,000 Canadians. Participants are randomly recruited by telephone using live agents and administered a survey online. The sample includes both land- and cell-lines across Canada. The results are statistically checked and weighted using the latest Census data. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. Results are statistically checked and weighted using the latest Census data.

The question in the Emotion survey is as follows:

  1. Which of the following feelings best describes your views of the federal government in Ottawa? [RANDOMIZE]

Anger……………………………………….. 1

Disinterest………………………………… 2

Satisfaction………………………………. 3

Optimism…………………………………. 4

Pessimism………………………………… 5

Unsure……………………………………… 77