Featured Projects
Study to Explore Early Development (SEED)
The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) is the largest epidemiological study on autism and developmental delays. SEED will help researchers better understand the health and behavior of young children with autism and offer clues to the causes of autism.
California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study (CalYOUTH)
The California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study (CalYOUTH) is an evaluation of the impact of AB12, the California Fostering Connections to Success Act, on outcomes during the transition to adulthood for foster youth.
In the News
UWSC Supports The Sessions at McPike Park 2019
The UWSC is proud to sponsor The Sessions at McPike Park 2019. This is a free event in downtown Madison that benefits non-profits doing great work in the community. The events features live music, food, beverages and craft vendors. Upcoming dates August 7,8,9 & 14, 15.
UWSC study examines differences in data quality for agree-disagree and construct-specific questions
While scales measuring subjective constructs historically rely on agree-disagree (AD) questions, recent research demonstrates that construct-specific (CS) questions clarify underlying response dimensions that AD questions leave implicit and CS questions often yield higher measures of data quality.
UW Survey Center’s “High Impact Teaching Practices” Mentor UW Undergraduates
UWSC regularly employs 50 to 100 undergraduates who are trained as phone interviewers, data entry operators, and mail room workers. UWSC’s preference for promoting from within means that these students have opportunities to apply for regular staff and supervisory positions within UWSC’s field operations, survey management, and technology departments. Students in all these positions develop a range of skills that will help them when they enter the job market.
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