scholarly journals Study of measurement errors of Cabinet Office opinion survey

Impact ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-7
Author(s):  
Harumasa Yoshimura
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Measurement Errors ◽  
Japanese Society ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Sampling Error ◽  
Opinion Survey ◽  
Community Surveys ◽  
Public Opinion Surveys ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Negative Impacts

Public opinion surveys are important for gauging the feelings and behaviours of societies. However, there is the possibility of error, which means that the data collected may not accurately reflect the thoughts and opinions of society, which can have dangerous repercussions. In order to minimise such error, with a specific focus on the Japanese Government's Cabinet Office public opinion survey, Professor Harumasa Yoshimura, Nara University, Japan, is investigating measurement error and, in doing so, he hopes to more accurately reflect the true opinions of Japanese society. This research involves integrating the different factors that can affect the reliability of survey results and looking at non-sampling error, which refers to human mistakes. Yoshimura is proposing a new style of social research that integrates psychometric research with sociological community surveys and believes this is the key to enhancing the reliability of public opinion surveys. Ultimately, improving the accuracy of public opinion surveys will have far-reaching benefits that include more accurately depicting thoughts and behaviours and therefore improving awareness of Japanese society, as well as preventing the negative impacts that inaccurate opinion survey results can have, including the political utilisation of academic endeavours.

scholarly journals Temperature Biases in Public Opinion Surveys*

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Potoski ◽  
R. Urbatsch ◽  
Cindy Yu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Response Bias ◽  
Local Temperature ◽  
Induced Response ◽  
Presidential Approval ◽  
Temperature Conditions ◽  
Public Opinion Surveys ◽  
Survey Results

Abstract The quasi experiment of deviations from normal temperatures shows how local temperature conditions bias selected survey results. Responses in eight CBS News surveys from 2001 to 2007 change with the weather, with unseasonable temperatures reducing concern about climate change and unusually warm temperatures increasing presidential approval. Unusual temperatures also influence who answers surveys; wealthier respondents are overrepresented in warmer conditions. These results jointly suggest that surveys are at risk for temperature-induced response bias. Weighting-based methods can account for survey results’ temperature-induced differences in samples.

International public opinion surveys and public policy in Southern European democracies

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Sebastián Fernández-Prados ◽  
Cristina Cuenca-Piqueras ◽  
María José González-Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
European Social Survey ◽  
World Values Survey ◽  
Social Survey ◽  
Public Opinion Surveys ◽  
Complex Relationships ◽  
International Social

AbstractThis article aims to analyse the presence of and relationship between the most relevant comparative social research thorough international surveys and public policies reflected in the different official bulletins or gazettes of the countries of southern Europe, specifically Spain, Portugal and Italy. Following a consideration of the process of globalisation of research through surveys, four surveys were selected (Eurobarometer, World Values Survey, International Social Survey Programme, European Social Survey). The complex relationships between public opinion and public policy were also addressed. Finally, it is concluded that the most prominent international surveys have little or no presence in public policies in the countries analysed.

Comparing Citizens' Use of E-Government to Alternative Service Channels

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher G. Reddick
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Opinion Survey ◽  
Public Opinion Survey ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Alternative Service ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Service Channels

This article examines the role e-government has over citizens’ when they initiate contact with their government. It also compares the influence that other contact channels have on citizens’ contacts with government. A public opinion survey is analyzed to determine what factors explain the different methods of contacting government, namely through the phone, e-government, visiting a government office, or a combination of approaches. This article also analyzes citizens’ preferred method of contacting government, examining different types of information or assistance that citizens’ can get from government. The results of this study indicate that e-government is just one of many possible service channels that citizens use, with the phone being the most common. The overall importance of the survey results indicate that e-government is just one contact channel for citizens, and resources should also be devoted towards other contact channels given their importance as well to citizens.

Comparing Citizens' Use of e-Government to Alternative Service Channels

2010 ◽  
pp. 268-282
Author(s):  
Christopher G. Reddick
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Government Information ◽  
Opinion Survey ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Public Opinion Survey ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Alternative Service ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Service Channels

This chapter examines the role that e-government has over citizens’ lives when they initiate contact with their government. It also compares the influence that other contact channels have on citizens’ contacts with government. A public opinion survey is analyzed to determine what factors explain the different methods of contacting government, namely through the phone, e-government, visiting a government office, or a combination of approaches. There also is an analysis of the preferred choice of contacting government, examining different types of information or assistance that citizens’ can get from government. The results of this study indicate that e-government is just one of many possible service channels that citizens’ use, with the phone being the most commonly used. Citizens that use e-government, compared to other contact channels, are more likely to have high expectations of its impact on their search. When citizens need government information they are more likely to prefer the Internet; however, when citizens have a problem they are more likely to prefer the phone. The overall importance of the survey results indicate that e-government is just one contact channel for citizens, and resources should also be devoted towards other contact channels given their importance as well to citizens.

Comparing Citizens’ use of E-Government to Alternative Service Channels

2011 ◽  
pp. 82-96
Author(s):  
Christopher G. Reddick
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Opinion Survey ◽  
Public Opinion Survey ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Alternative Service ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Service Channels

This chapter examines the role e-government has over citizens’ when they initiate contact with their government. It also compares the influence that other contact channels have on citizens’ contacts with government. A public opinion survey is analyzed to determine what factors explain the different methods of contacting government, namely through the phone, e-government, visiting a government office, or a combination of approaches. This chapter also analyzes citizens’ preferred method of contacting government, examining different types of information or assistance that citizens’ can get from government. The results of this study indicate that e-government is just one of many possible service channels that citizens use, with the phone being the most common. The overall importance of the survey results indicate that e-government is just one contact channel for citizens, and resources should also be devoted towards other contact channels given their importance as well to citizens.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION ON JAPANESE PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (2006–17) ABOUT NUCLEAR AND RADIATION APPLICATIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol 184 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 523-526
Author(s):  
Takeshi Iimoto ◽  
Ryuta Takashima ◽  
Hiroshi Kimura ◽  
Kazuhisa Kawakami ◽  
Hironori Endo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Opinion Survey ◽  
Related Event ◽  
Nuclear Disaster ◽  
Public Opinion Surveys ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Energy Relations ◽  
Term Fluctuation

Abstract Public opinion on the application of nuclear technology and radiation could change when a nuclear related event occurs. Japan Atomic Energy Relations Organization has tracked its variation through a nationwide opinion survey in Japan by almost the same way every year since FY 2006. We can identify a continuous long-term fluctuation of Japanese opinion before and after the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster using the data. In this study we focused on the trends of public opinion for nuclear energy, impressions and knowledge on radiation, and zero-risk request. For example, radiation can be recognised that it is dangerous and complicated matter by Japanese public regardless of that accident. However, a big change of opinions on radiation was shown on the impression for the word of ‘Useful’ between before and after the accident.

Comparing Citizens’ use of E-Government to Alternative Service Channels

2012 ◽  
pp. 1090-1104
Author(s):  
Christopher G. Reddick
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Opinion Survey ◽  
Public Opinion Survey ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Alternative Service ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Service Channels

This chapter examines the role e-government has over citizens’ when they initiate contact with their government. It also compares the influence that other contact channels have on citizens’ contacts with government. A public opinion survey is analyzed to determine what factors explain the different methods of contacting government, namely through the phone, e-government, visiting a government office, or a combination of approaches. This chapter also analyzes citizens’ preferred method of contacting government, examining different types of information or assistance that citizens’ can get from government. The results of this study indicate that e-government is just one of many possible service channels that citizens use, with the phone being the most common. The overall importance of the survey results indicate that e-government is just one contact channel for citizens, and resources should also be devoted towards other contact channels given their importance as well to citizens.

Comparing Citizens’ Use of E-Government to Alternative Service Channels

2012 ◽  
pp. 160-174
Author(s):  
Christopher G. Reddick
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Opinion Survey ◽  
Public Opinion Survey ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Alternative Service ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Service Channels

This article examines the role e-government has over citizens’ when they initiate contact with their government. It also compares the influence that other contact channels have on citizens’ contacts with government. A public opinion survey is analyzed to determine what factors explain the different methods of contacting government, namely through the phone, e-government, visiting a government office, or a combination of approaches. This article also analyzes citizens’ preferred method of contacting government, examining different types of information or assistance that citizens’ can get from government. The results of this study indicate that e-government is just one of many possible service channels that citizens use, with the phone being the most common. The overall importance of the survey results indicate that e-government is just one contact channel for citizens, and resources should also be devoted towards other contact channels given their importance as well to citizens.

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