Assessing a Troubling Trend of Racial and Religious Harassment in New York City
Among the 3,000 Muslim, Jewish, and Sikh residents surveyed, some 38 percent said they had been verbally harassed or taunted because of their race or faith.
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The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Survey Leader for Barack Obama’s Campaign Still Helping Progressive Politicians
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Survey: The State of Adjunct Professors
In our new survey, 62 percent of adjuncts say they make less than $20,000 a year from teaching, and 88 percent say working with students is their favorite part.
Why Survey Questions Matter: Blasphemy Edition
"As a Faith Driven Consumer, are you satisfied with a Biblically themed movie — designed to appeal to you — which replaces the Bible’s core message with one created by Hollywood?"
The Public Isn’t Yet Ready for Sci-Fi Climate Engineering
A new survey reveals that people aren't embracing space mirrors and stratospheric aerosols as solutions to climate change.
Not Happy? That’s Predictable
A new study shows that a number of factors influence unhappiness levels, while happiness isn't so clear cut.
Public Feels Military’s Pain But Won’t Share It
A new study, released on the 10th anniversary of the start of America's longest war, highlights the widening disconnect between the nation's troops and its civilians.
U.S. Seeking LGBT Health Data in Future Surveys
In a little remarked upon sign of the times, U.S. government health surveys will start asking Americans to check a box about their sexual orientation in 2013.
On Immigration Polls, a Lot of People Lie
UC Berkeley sociologist Alexander Janus says social desirability pressures cause some liberals to lie about their true opinion on immigration — even when asked in an anonymous poll.
Sample This: Making Sense of Surveys
There are a lot of shoddy polls out there. Some are frank about their shortcomings and some aren't. Here are some ideas for getting an accurate picture of what a poll can tell you.