The LSMS supports methodological research and development towards the creation of improved phone survey methods, tools and guidelines for open and free use by the global survey community.

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. The longer a survey is, the fewer people are willing to complete it. This is ...

As polling takes center stage again this election year, understanding its strengths and weaknesses is critical. At Pew Research Center, we’ve looked hard at the advantages and limitations of our ...

Survey research remains a cornerstone of health care investigation, offering insights into clinical practice, policy implementation and epidemiological trends. However, declining response rates across ...

Collectively, recreational fisheries can take a significant fraction of the yearly catch—in some cases more than commercial fisheries. It is important that systems used to monitor fishing catch are ...