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Public Opinion Resources
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Polling the Nations This link opens in a new windowDatabase of polls taken on a variety of subjects all over the world.
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Public Agenda OnlinePublic Agenda, a nonpartisan, non profit research organization devoted to public opinion, policy analysis, and citizen education, has recently relaunched its Website. Public Agenda Online provides issue guides that cover topics such as crime, education, environment, immigration, social security, and welfare. Each issue guide contains an overview of the issue, a news digest of recent stories, background data, various perspectives on the issue, resources for more information, and analyses of related public opinion drawn from major public opinion polls.
Related Resources
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Consumer Reports (magazine)Access full-image content from this popular, consumer ratings magazine in EBSCOhost Masterfile Premier database. In addition to input from its own panel, reviews and rankings or ratings are based on the annual survey responses from subscribers.
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MintelU.S. reports, news and analysis on consumer goods and services. Includes information on brands, products, and consumers' lifestyles and preferences. Licensed strictly for academic research.
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SimplyAnalyticsThis web-based mapping and data analysis software makes it easy to create professional-quality thematic maps and reports using extensive demographic, business and marketing data. Use the Simmons Data package for lifestyle and consumer information. 5 concurrent users at a time are allowed. Please log out when you are finished.
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Social ExplorerAn online research tool designed to provide quick and easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information. Create custom tables and maps from the very first Decennial Census to the latest Census, the American Community Survey, and the Religious Congregations and Membership Study.
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Data PlanetData Planet's repository of standardized and structured statistical data from numerous sources is easily accessible. Display data as charts, tables, maps, and graphs. Explore EASI Analytics and EASI Market Planner for consumer and lifestyle information.
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American Community SurveyThe American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities a fresh look at how they are changing. It is a critical element in the Census Bureau's re-engineered decennial census program. The ACS collects and produces population and housing information every year instead of every ten years. This resource is also easily accessible through the Social Explorer database.