• A Phlaming Phoenix
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    175 months ago

    Why is this a survey? A survey is a tool used to approximate the distribution of opinions held among a population. What this survey is attempting to measure is a detectable fact, though. It would be more appropriate to do a statistical analysis of actual grocery costs over time.

    • @gorysubparbagel
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      55 months ago

      It was a survey measuring a bunch of things, not sure why that was the metric they focused on for the headline though.

      "Since the start of the pandemic, grocery prices have risen 25%, the report also found.

      Some consumers have had to sacrifice necessities to afford food, the personal finance company found.

      That includes 28% who sacrificed other needs like rent or bills to pay for groceries, and 27% who occasionally skipped meals. Additionally, 18% have either applied for or considered applying for food stamps, while 15% rely on or have considered turning to food banks.

      Yet, 53% indicated they earn too much to qualify for food stamps or other government assistance but still have difficulties paying for necessities.

      While most consumers report noticing higher grocery costs,51% have also seen increases in gasoline prices; 39% said other bills like cable, electricity and internet have spiked; 27% said housing costs have gone up; and another 27% said dining out costs have risen."