A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. Among the tools that survey researchers use to gain a deeper understanding of ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. One reality of the polling world is item nonresponse — that is, when survey ...

Data allows businesspeople and other individuals such as researchers to develop products or services or understand particular issues. How people gather this data, however, varies based on situational ...

Every poll involves a questionnaire that contains a standardized set of questions that are asked of every person. The way a question is asked can affect the answers that people give. In an open-ended ...

As an interviewer, you need a gameplan. These strategies can help you prepare for and address open-ended questions from a job candidate. First, be aware of what you can and can’t say. Understanding ...