The modern digital revolution, begun in the 1980s, now dominates Americans’ lives—down to the ways they communicate, work, learn, and shop. A startling 69 percent of Americans said that having the latest technology is “total[ly] necessary” to their lives, according to the results of the most recent Heartland Monitor Poll. […] Read more »
Wishbone teen polling app has 3.1 million users
For the first time, Santa Monica technology company Science Inc. has deemed one of its nearly 20 apps a hit. … On Wednesday, Science deemed a polling app it launched in March called Wishbone a success, based on its ability to attract 3.1 million monthly users, mostly girls. It’s also […] Read more »
Who’s left out in a Web-only survey and how it affects results
Survey research is rapidly moving online – it’s cheaper, faster, provides greater flexibility in questionnaire design, and often has substantial advantages in data quality compared with phone surveys. … Surveys that include only those who use the internet (and are willing to take surveys online) run the risk of producing […] Read more »
Facebook data shows rise of Carson, Sanders
Chuck looks at new data from facebook that matches what we’ve been seeing in our polling: Ben Carson and Bernie Sanders are surging. Meet the Press Read more »
Internet Industry Nets Record Positive Rating
Six in 10 Americans view the Internet industry either very or somewhat positively, which is up from 49% a year ago and easily the highest positive rating that Gallup has recorded in 15 years. CONT. Lydia Saad, Gallup Read more »
Americans’ Views on Mobile Etiquette
Cellphones and smartphones have become a mainstay in the lives of many Americans, and this has introduced new challenges into how users and non-users alike approach basic social norms and etiquette. People are sorting through new rules of civility in an environment where once-private conversations can easily be overheard in […] Read more »