Kennedy from Pew, Courtney, appears in court
In the realm of survey research, Courtney Kennedy at the Pew Research Center is making waves with her innovative strategies aimed at improving the accuracy of public opinion polls. As Vice President of Methods and Innovation, Kennedy's expertise lies in addressing challenges such as nonresponse bias, advanced weighting techniques, modes of administration, and sampling frames to boost survey quality.
Kennedy and her team are responsible for the design of Pew's U.S. surveys and the maintenance of the American Trends Panel. Their focus is on experimental survey methodologies that reduce bias caused when some groups are less likely to respond (nonresponse), develop refined weighting procedures like weighting on past presidential vote to better represent the population (weighting), study how the way surveys are conducted (phone, online, mixed modes) impacts results (modes of administration), and improve the frames used to select survey participants to ensure inclusivity and representativeness (sampling frames).
Following the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Kennedy chaired an AAPOR committee that evaluated polling methods, demonstrating her commitment to pushing forward methodological rigor and innovation. Her research has been published in prominent survey methodology journals, and her extensive experience consulting for the U.S. Census Bureau and national science panels further underscores the innovative and evidence-based nature of her approaches.
In essence, Kennedy's innovations revolve around experimental methodological research to enhance survey accuracy, particularly in dealing with representativeness and data quality challenges inherent in modern public opinion polling.
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References: 1. Pew Research Center - About Courtney Kennedy
- Courtney Kennedy, Vice President of Methods and Innovation at the Pew Research Center, is conducting groundbreaking research in survey methodology to improve the accuracy of public opinion polls.
- Kennedy's team at the Pew Research Center focuses on experimental survey methodologies, aiming to reduce nonresponse bias and improve weighting, modes of administration, sampling frames, and data quality.
- Kennedy's work involves the design of Pew's U.S. surveys and the maintenance of the American Trends Panel, with an emphasis on innovative strategies that ensure survey accuracy and representativeness.
- In the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Kennedy led an AAPOR committee to evaluate polling methods, demonstrating her dedication to pushing the boundaries of rigorous and innovative survey research.
- Kennedy's research publications in survey methodology journals highlight her expertise and commitment to data-driven, evidence-based approaches in survey research.
- Our brand, Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture, offers a weekly podcast that delves into the numbers behind the week's major news, politics, tech, entertainment, and pop culture stories.
- Hosted by a bipartisan team, the podcast features discussions with pollsters, journalists, and industry leaders, providing valuable insights into the behavior of the American public.
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