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The Promise And Peril Of Mixed-mode Samples

While nonprobability samples to some offer worthwhile future prospects in the polling industry, others recommend using them with caution. Dr. Dutwin will describe over two years of research completed by SSRS in partnership with the Data Science team at the University of Massachusetts-Boston regarding cutting-edge methodology and weighting techniques for the best use of a) […]

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2019 Spring Event With Dr. Jana Hirsch

Survey research is a vital means of collecting information on the experiences, characteristics, and opinions of Philadelphia’s residents. Dr. Jana Hirsch (Drexel University School of Public Health) will present information on her research to measure gentrification in Philadelphia and to understand how residents think about and perceive neighborhood change and its effect on their health

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Keynote: “Live Polling: New Approaches To Transparency In Pre-election Polls”

Join us for an hour of networking and refreshments, followed by a keynote address on new and innovative approaches to pre-election polling methodology and implementation. **SPEAKER:** – Don Levy (PhD), Director of the Siena College Research Institute **WHEN:** – Thursday, December 6, 2018 **WHERE:** – Princeton University, Robertson Hall, Bowl 002 – Parking Available in

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2018 Spring Event: Challenges And Opportunities Facing Federal Statistics

The U.S. Federal Statistical System collects and disseminates crucial statistics and information that serve the public good. However, the Census Bureau and other Federal statistical agencies are facing a number of serious immediate and long-term challenges, ranging from declining survey response rates to increasing demand for data. How are the Census Bureau and other Federal

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Spring Student Paper Competition: Annual Young Public Opinion Stars

Students and recent graduates have the chance to shine by presenting their work to a wide audience of seasoned professionals and student peers. To apply: The abstract is required for submission by March 14, 2018. Applicants will be notified by March 28 regarding acceptance. Include the following along with your abstract: Please send abstracts and contact

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Public Opinion In The Marketplace: A Conversation With David Brancaccio

What do news organizations think about when reporting on public opinion? How do they bring survey statistics to life? David Brancaccio, an award winning journalist and host of public radio’s Marketplace Morning Report, will provide his insight on these questions, drawing on his journalism career that includes time at Marketplace and PBS. David, together with

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Keynote: Taking Stock Of The Field Of Survey Research

Keynote Address: David Dutwin Never before has the field of survey research held so much uncertainty and opportunity. Questions about the reliability and validity of survey estimates abound in an age where single digit response rates are not uncommon. The recent presidential election results have also fueled questions about whether the accuracy of survey estimates

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Student Paper Competition

The PA/NJ chapter of the American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) is holding a student paper competition. Awards will be presented to the top three papers! Please indicate intention to submit (with working title) along with any questions to Yvonne Shands at [email protected]. Final paper submissions are to be completed by October 28, 2016. Details:

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