psephology
1 of 1noun/sɪˈfɑlədʒi/
Forms:psephologies
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the scientific study of elections, including the analysis of voting patterns, behavior, and electoral systems, to understand and predict political outcomes
C2Learn more on Wikipedia- Psephology played a crucial role in predicting the election results by analyzing historical voting patterns and demographics.
- The university offers a specialized course in psephology, attracting students interested in understanding the intricacies of electoral politics.
- As a student of psephology, she spends hours analyzing voting patterns and demographic data.
- Psephology has evolved with advancements in data analytics, allowing for more accurate predictions based on complex electoral data.
- The expert's insights into psephology provided valuable perspectives on how political shifts impact voting behavior over time.