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short readsNov 10, 2016

In nine countries, 20% or more born there have migrated or sought refuge abroad

Some 244 million people worldwide have left their countries of birth – many seeking improved economic opportunities or fleeing physical danger – but the impact of out-migration has been uneven worldwide.
reportOct 18, 2016

Methodology

The data used in this report are based on four primary data sources from United Nations agencies: 1) estimates for the number of displaced persons (international migrants such as refugees and asylum seekers as well as internal migrants such as internally displaced persons) from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 2) estimates for […]
reportDec 13, 2016

Appendix A: Methodology

This appendix describes the statistical methods used to measure educational attainment by religion, including average years of schooling. It then provides an overview of the data sources used in the report. (A full list of data sources used for each country can be found in Appendix B.) The appendix continues with a discussion of how […]
reportOct 26, 2016

Methodology

Datasets Analyses in this report are primarily based on two sources: vital statistics data regarding births in the U.S., available from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), and data regarding women ages 15 to 49 who gave birth in the U.S. in the preceding 12 months, available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community […]
reportFeb 23, 2017

1. Who is going negative? Leadership and very liberal or conservative members most critical of other side

While it is easy enough for observers and pundits to declare that modern American politics is “too negative,” it is much harder for social scientists to measure that phenomenon with precision. This report draws on new computational tools and statistical methods that allow researchers to look for patterns in large amounts of text. These tools […]
featureAug 8, 2016

Hispanic Population Growth and Dispersion Across U.S. Counties, 1980-2014

This interactive map shows where Hispanics lived in the United States between 1980 and 2014.
short readsSep 30, 2016

6 facts about U.S. Mormons

Mormons place a very high value on good parenting and a successful marriage, and they are among the most involved in their congregations of any Christian faith.
short readsSep 19, 2016

Number of U.S. low-power FM radio stations has nearly doubled since 2014

A surge in new low-power FM (LPFM) community radio stations that have been licensed to join the FM airwaves is partially due to a new window for applications that the FCC opened.
short readsJul 15, 2016

The economy is a top issue for Latinos, and they’re more upbeat about it

While Hispanics are on the same page with the overall population about the importance of the economy, they are more positive about its condition and their family’s finances than some other racial and ethnic groups.
reportDec 28, 2016

3. Most common petition subjects

In addition to measuring the overall volume of petitions on “We the People,” Pew Research Center also conducted a content analysis to determine which issues resonated with users of the site.[4. numoffset=”4″ In this analysis, researchers coded up to two different topics for each petition. See the methodology for details.] This analysis finds that a few […]

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In nine countries, 20% or more born there have migrated or sought refuge abroad

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Appendix A: Methodology

Hispanic Population Growth and Dispersion Across U.S. Counties, 1980-2014

6 facts about U.S. Mormons

Number of U.S. low-power FM radio stations has nearly doubled since 2014

The economy is a top issue for Latinos, and they’re more upbeat about it

3. Most common petition subjects

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