Recommended Databases for Public Opinion and Survey Resources
- Inter-university consortium for political and social research This link opens in a new windowProvides access to the world's largest archive of computer-based research and instructional data for the social sciences.
- Roper iPoll This link opens in a new windowProvides access to the iPOLL Databank, with over 500,000 public opinion questions from 1930 onward, as well as access to RoperExpress, providing access and download of datasets. User registration is required.
- Polling the nations This link opens in a new windowA compilation of questions and responses from national, state, local and special surveys, conducted by polling organizations in the United States and other countries.
- ProQuest statistical insight This link opens in a new windowIncludes statistical data produced by the U.S. government; international intergovernmental organizations, professional and trade organizations, business organizations, commercial publishers, independent research organizations, state government agencies, and universities.
Public Opinion and Survey Resources Websites
- Pew Research CenterFind statistics and texts of public opinion polls related to culture, the press, and politics.
- PollingReport.comBimonthly public opinion monitor, frequently updated polling results and data.
- Kaiser Family FoundationNon-profit, non-partisan organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy
- American National Election StudiesProvides data on public opinion, voting, and political participation.
- Science and Engineering IndicatorsBiennial report that includes extensive information about science and engineering enterprise. Included are sections about public attitudes toward science and engineering enterprise.
- Pew Global Attitudes ProjectCollection of worldwide public opinion resources. Topics range from personal assessments to the political.
- World Public OpinionProvides information and analysis about public opinion on international policy issues from around the world.
- Eurobarometer: Public Opinion of the European UnionSurveys focus on many topics, including citizenship, health, culture, environment, and economics.
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