The study involved analysis of nonresponse, literature review, and qualitative work with interviewers, the public, and other stakeholders. As always, a team effort, with @chrisdmartin.bsky.social leading on number crunching, + Tom Huskinson, Alex Walker, Matt Hunt, Rohin Kotecha & Prof Peter Lynn.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are no silver bullets, but identifies 4 areas of focus: incremental improvements to survey design & processes; strengthening the fieldforce; more radical changes to design & mode; & efforts to improve the wider survey environment.

Susan Mackay introducing our new @ipsosinscotland.bsky.social evaluation centre

Audrey MacDougall from @scottishgov.bsky.social reflecting on the value of deliberative research and growth of quality evaluation in Scotland

Roger Halliday from Research Data Scotland now talking about value of attitudes and behaviour research alongside admin data

Highlights importance of work of @greenteamedin.bsky.social to connect young people with nature and develop opportunities for environmental stewardship. #earthday2025 www.gov.scot/publications...

Highlights importance of open, clear communication about exactly why individual DEI policies matter and how they improve workplaces.

Full findings here: t.co/mztPusvWbD