Survey 160
@survey160.bsky.social
We do surveys using text messages for better respondent experience, lower costs, high data quality, and the ability to effectively reach narrow audiences.
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New at Survey 160's blog: We're trying something new and have piloted the first in what we intend as an ongoing tracking survey. The first data release, with presidential approval and generic Congressional Ballot, plus a survey experiment, is here: www.survey160.com/methodologic...
Introducing the Survey 160 Tracking Poll — Survey 160
Today we are releasing the first set of results from a pilot of a new project of Survey 160: a recurring tracking poll. These polls will track presidential approval and generic house ballot, among oth...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
New at Survey 160's blog: We're trying something new and have piloted the first in what we intend as an ongoing tracking survey. The first data release, with presidential approval and generic Congressional Ballot, plus a survey experiment, is here: www.survey160.com/methodologic...
Are LLM-generated "silicon samples" a good replacement for original data collection? We review the research and conclude they are not ... but not for the reasons you might think
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
The Limits of Simulation in Public Opinion Research — Survey 160
Can computer programs supplant public opinion data collection? That is the promise of “synthetic respondents” or “silicon samples.” We are not so sure. The dream of replacing human survey respondents...
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July 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Are LLM-generated "silicon samples" a good replacement for original data collection? We review the research and conclude they are not ... but not for the reasons you might think
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
How long should text message surveys stay in the field?
In a 2-part series, we break down:
— tradeoffs between speed & accuracy
— real-world models showing where field length really matters
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
#surveys #datacollection #research
In a 2-part series, we break down:
— tradeoffs between speed & accuracy
— real-world models showing where field length really matters
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
#surveys #datacollection #research
How long should we stay in the field? (Part I) — Survey 160
Today we want to share some research, presented at last year’s AAPOR conference, on when to stop fielding.
The persistence and asynchronous nature of text message communication makes this a compound ...
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May 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
How long should text message surveys stay in the field?
In a 2-part series, we break down:
— tradeoffs between speed & accuracy
— real-world models showing where field length really matters
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
#surveys #datacollection #research
In a 2-part series, we break down:
— tradeoffs between speed & accuracy
— real-world models showing where field length really matters
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
#surveys #datacollection #research
Our latest blog post illustrates how we use randomized controlled trials in conjunction with meta-analysis to inform software features and answer practical questions such as "When should we text people (and when shouldn't we)?"
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
Timing your Texting — Survey 160
Operationally it is useful to know if the time of delivery of a text message has any impact on the survey. At Survey 160, we field text message surveys somewhat differently from others, asking for spe...
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March 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Our latest blog post illustrates how we use randomized controlled trials in conjunction with meta-analysis to inform software features and answer practical questions such as "When should we text people (and when shouldn't we)?"
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
www.survey160.com/methodologic...
Hello, World! Survey 160 has started a Bluesky account to share some of what we're working on, mostly methodological research along with some substantive findings too. If you're interested in surveys, or texting, or especially texting for surveys, give us a follow
www.survey160.com/read-the-blog
www.survey160.com/read-the-blog
Methodological Research - Newsletter Sign Up — Survey 160
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March 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Hello, World! Survey 160 has started a Bluesky account to share some of what we're working on, mostly methodological research along with some substantive findings too. If you're interested in surveys, or texting, or especially texting for surveys, give us a follow
www.survey160.com/read-the-blog
www.survey160.com/read-the-blog
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Excited to share some tips for writing about polls for anyone coming in cold to the subject!
(Pictured: a thing on which pollsters are probably not calling you these days).
(Pictured: a thing on which pollsters are probably not calling you these days).
How do you read a poll? CNN polling editor Ariel Edwards-Levy walks you through it yourfirstbyline.substack.com/p/how-to-rea...
How to Read a Poll
CNN polling editor Ariel Edwards-Levy walks you through everything you need to know.
yourfirstbyline.substack.com
March 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Excited to share some tips for writing about polls for anyone coming in cold to the subject!
(Pictured: a thing on which pollsters are probably not calling you these days).
(Pictured: a thing on which pollsters are probably not calling you these days).