The Wisconsin Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS) is a school-based survey of middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students. The survey collects information on youth knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors related to the use of tobacco and vaping products.
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UWSC (RE)PRESENTING AT MAPOR 2019
John Stevenson, Jennifer Dykema, and Nora Cate Schaeffer will represent the University of Wisconsin Survey Center at the 2019 Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research (MAPOR) Annual Conference in Chicago in November. The theme for this year’s conference is “Where …
The Vocal Cord Paralysis Experience Study (CoPE)
CLIENT David O. Francis, MD, MS Associate Professor, Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery University of Wisconsin – Madison DESCRIPTION The purpose of this study is to better understand how one-sided (unilateral) vocal cord paralysis …
Wayne State University Ph.D. Alumni Outcomes Survey
As a doctoral alumnus of Wayne State University you have a unique perspective on how your PhD program prepared you for a career in the 21st Century job market. This study is being conducted by the University of Wisconsin Survey Center (UWSC) on behalf of Wayne State University for your confidentiality.
City of Brookfield Comprehensive Plan
As the City of Brookfield completes its ten-year update of the Comprehensive Plan, City officials wish to learn the community’s desires related to growth and change in Brookfield over the next 30 years. A random selection of households from all Brookfield addresses are being asked to complete the survey.
Reasons for (Not) Studying Languages at the College Level Survey
Reasons for (not) studying languages at the college level, is surveying UW-Madison Undergraduate students 18 years of age and older. The study aims to examine the factors that influence undergraduate students’ decisions about whether or not to study a language at UW-Madison.
Featured Artist – The Five Painters
UWSC welcomes the works of The Five Painters: K. Chang, Terrence Doeler, Donna Miller, David Whitish Scheifel, and Tracy Wiklund. A variety of their works will be on display on the 4th floor of Sterling Hall until December 1st.
Understanding PhD Career Pathways for Program Improvement
The University of Wisconsin – Madison Graduate School and the Council of Graduate Schools are doing two web surveys with three cohorts of graduate alumni and three cohorts of graduate students.
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.