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860-0034-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-GESS
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Designing and Implementing Public Opinion Surveys and Experiments

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Lukas Paul Fesenfeld, Dr. Franziska Quoss
Number of participants limited to 8.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:40

Abstract

This course teaches the basics of public opinion surveys. We start with the theoretical foundations of the formation of (public) opinion formation and ideology, then turn to the practical lessons of developing and implementing own surveys with a focus on causal inference via survey experiments. Finally, we give practical insights into the analysis of (complex) survey data.

Objective

The goals of this class are: - to understand the basics of public opinion research - to translate this theoretical knowledge into the practical design and implementation of surveys - to make use of survey experiments for causal inference At the end of the course, students should be able to use and evaluate public opinion data and design survey experiments to test policy-relevant questions.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
22.09.2020

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Designing and Implementing Public Opinion Surveys and Experiments
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (IFW C 31)
2 h weekly

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