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SRP has conducted a wide range of survey research projects over the years. The
surveys have involved both general and special populations, have focused on a wide variety of
topics, and have incorporated various modes of data collection (i.e., telephone, mail, web,
face-to-face, mixed-mode). Our clients have included University faculty from
a variety of schools and departments, faculty from other universities, state and local governments,
and other outside agencies. The major types of projects SRP conducts and specific
examples of recent or current SRP studies are presented below.
General Population / Random Digit Dial (RDD) Surveys
These are surveys that attempt to make generalizations about the general population, and
typically involve the use of Random Digit Dial (RDD) sample telephone surveys.
- RDD telephone survey in the 11-county Southwestern PA region focused on public opinion
concerning water quality and management issues.
(n = 1,500)
- RDD telephone survey in the Tri-state area (PA, OH, WV) focused on participation and
education in the arts, as part of the Pittsburgh Regional Indicators Project.
(n = 1,200)
- National RDD surveys in the U.S. and Canada exploring public conceptions of and
attitudes toward democracy and government institutions, to provide comparison data
for the Latin American Public Opinion Project. (n = 600 U.S., n = 600 Canada)
- National RDD telephone surveys focusing on a variety of issues related to needs for
and use of various sources of information, including the internet, libraries, and
museums. (n = 5,000)
- Statewide RDD telephone survey of adult Pennsylvanians focusing on use of public
libraries to determine the overall economic benefits of public libraries in PA
(n = 1,000)
- Telephone survey to assist the City of Pittsburgh with an evaluation of the crime
prevention and neighborhood revitalization Weed & Seed program in three city
neighborhoods. (n=1,200)
- National RDD telephone survey using randomized experiments to explore interracial
differences and evaluations and perceptions of the criminal justice system.
(n=1,200)
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