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short readsMar 24, 2022

Use our updated Global Indicators Database to explore survey findings from around the world

With new 2022 survey results just around the corner, here are five of the many insights from the newly added data available on the database.
short readsSep 9, 2021

How Pew Research Center has dealt with the challenges of international polling during the pandemic

Since the initial disruptions of field operations due to COVID-19, we have been able to conduct 33 surveys in 17 countries and territories.
presentationJun 25, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on our polling

Associate Director for International Research Methods Patrick Moynihan explored the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on survey research globally as part of an online conference hosted by the Centre for Social Research and Methods at Australian National University.
short readsApr 30, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on Pew Research Center’s global polling

Our response to the pandemic has included the difficult decision to suspend much of our international survey work until further notice.
featureJul 16, 2019

Methods 101: How is polling done around the world?

Polling in different parts of the world can be very challenging, because what works in one country may not work in a different country.
short readsJul 16, 2019

How is polling done around the world?

The Center conducts polls in many countries other than the U.S. – but the methodology behind our international surveys can vary.
short readsMar 15, 2019

How focus groups helped inform our survey about technology use in emerging economies

With global survey research, it’s important to understand what people are thinking about the subject we’re studying. Focus groups help address this.
featureJan 8, 2019

Country-Specific Methodology

Detailed information on Pew Research Center international survey meethodology, such as mode of interview, sampling design, margin of error, and design effect, for each country we survey, organized by survey, country and year.
reportJul 5, 2018

How Does Pew Research Center Measure the Religious Composition of the U.S.? Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Measuring religious identity How does Pew Research Center measure the religious identity of survey respondents and the religious composition of the U.S.? Answer: Generally, we rely on respondents’ self-identification. A key question we ask in many surveys is: “What is your present religion, if any? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such […]
presentationJan 3, 2018

Public Opinion Research in Sub-Saharan Africa

Pew Research Center hosted a survey methodology workshop on the opportunities and challenges of conducting public opinion research in sub-Saharan Africa to identify and discuss best practices and future directions for the field.

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International Survey Methods

Use our updated Global Indicators Database to explore survey findings from around the world

How Pew Research Center has dealt with the challenges of international polling during the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on our polling

The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on Pew Research Center’s global polling

Methods 101: How is polling done around the world?

How is polling done around the world?

How focus groups helped inform our survey about technology use in emerging economies

Country-Specific Methodology

How Does Pew Research Center Measure the Religious Composition of the U.S.? Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Public Opinion Research in Sub-Saharan Africa

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