Support for economic surveys

In this presentation, we will share our experiences and some lessons learned from supporting economists with various aspects of their survey-related research. As original data collection needs have grown in our organization, we contract services for survey platforms, recruiting participants, using vendor panels, pre-testing questionnaires with focus groups, 3rd party IRBs, questionnaire development, statistical disclosure review and documentation for releasing public use files. Many of the survey projects involve researchers from multiple institutions, adding a layer of complexity. We hope to present useful advice for others to consider as they are contracting with a vendor for survey support.