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Designing and Implementing Public Opinion Surveys and Experiments
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:47
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
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup End
- 22.09.2021
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Designing and Implementing Public Opinion Surveys and Experiments |
|
2 h weekly |