Behind Pew Research Center’s 2021 political typology
The typology study examines U.S. politics through the prism of people’s values and attitudes, not just their party labels.
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Urban, suburban or rural? Americans’ perceptions of their own community type differ by party
Even when they live in similar areas, Democrats and Republicans differ over whether those areas are urban, suburban or rural.
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A short intro to linear regression analysis using survey data
Regression is a statistical method that allows us to look at the relationship between two variables, while holding other factors equal.
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What voter files can tell us about trends in party registration
Commercial voter files hold great promise for studying certain aspects of American politics. These files, compiled by private vendors from…
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