---
title: "Acknowledgments"
description: "This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Research team Andrew Mercer, Principal MethodologistArnold Lau, Research MethodoligstCourtney Kennedy, former Vice President of Methods and Innovation Communications and editorial Nida Asheer, Senior Communications ManagerDeVonte Smith, Communications AssociateAnna Jackson, Editorial Specialist Graphic design and web publishing Bill Webster, Senior […]"
date: "2026-08-27"
authors:
  - name: "Sara Atske"
url: "https://www.pewresearch.org/methods/2026/08/27/bogus-respondents-acknowledgments/"
categories:
  - "Methodological Research"
  - "Survey Methods"
---

# Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals.

#### Research team

Andrew Mercer, *Principal Methodologist*
Arnold Lau, *Research Methodoligst*
Courtney Kennedy, *former Vice President of Methods and Innovation*

#### Communications and editorial

Nida Asheer, *Senior Communications Manager*
DeVonte Smith, *Communications Associate*
Anna Jackson, *Editorial Specialist*

#### Graphic design and web publishing

Bill Webster, *Senior Information Graphics Designer*
Sara Atske, *Digital Producer*

Ashley Amaya and Scott Keeter also provided helpful input on this study.