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Online survey capabilities. Representative, probability-based sampling. That combination is what brings researchers throughout the government sector and the academic community to Knowledge Networks. Our ability to harness new technology without compromising methodology makes KnowledgePanel® the only online survey source that meets the standard of federal and peer review.

Our surveys are conducted on the web-enabled KnowledgePanel®, a probability-based Panel designed to be representative of the U.S. population. All KnowledgePanel households have a known probability of selection. Initially, participants are chosen scientifically by a random selection of telephone numbers or addresses (using address-based sampling). Persons in selected households are then invited by telephone and mail to participate in the web-enabled Panel. Those who agree to participate, but are not already on the Internet, are sent a laptop computer and receive an Internet service connection provided by Knowledge Networks. People who already have computers and Internet service are permitted to participate using their own equipment. Panelists then receive unique log-in information for accessing surveys online, and then are sent emails three to four times a month inviting them to participate in research.

Summary of KN panel methodology.

Both the KN staff and investigators who use KnowledgePanel® conduct methodological research on the Web panel methodology itself, as well as research important social and public policy issues with their publications. For examples and references to such work, please review our Project Descriptions and the regularly-updated KN Bibliography. In addition, the TESS program (Time-sharing Experiments for the Social Sciences) conducts surveys using KnowledgePanel for more information on TESS, funded by the National Science Foundation, please visit: http://www.knowledgenetworks.com/ganp/tess.html

Both the KN staff and investigators who use KnowledgePanel® actively research this panel method itself and answer important social and public policy questions with their publications. For examples and references to such work, please review our Project Descriptions and the regularly-updated KN Bibliography.

KN has strong expertise and experience in building custom panels; our Teacher Panel is an example of the kind of work that we do in this area.

Our customers – who include researchers from government, academia, and the non-profit community – share a common need: they have important questions to answer, and they need to have their work withstand scrutiny. The staff at Knowledge Networks stands ready to meet those needs. We bring a wealth of experience in all phases of research: survey design, data collection, analysis, and execution of innovative projects such as instant polls, media testing, and online discussions.

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In the run-up to the 2008 presidential election, Associated Press and Yahoo! News have published polls about voter reactions to the presidential candidates using KnowledgePanel®, as has Associated Press in collaboration with Knowledge Networks:

AP/Yahoo! News surveys:

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KN WEBCASTS

  • Key Issues in Research Accuracy: Sources of bias and error in online research - 04/24/08
    Recorded Video – Windows Media | Slides - .pdf
  • Online Panels: New Methodological Research from Knowledge Networks - 10/25/07
    Recorded Video - Windows Media | Slides - .pdf

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On matters related to survey solutions and pricing for new projects contact:

Joe Garrett
for Washington, DC area agencies & organizations
703 830-0613
Email

Wendy Mansfield
for universities, foundations, and non profits
202 686-0933
Email

Bill McCready
for universities, foundations, and non profits
312 416-3682
Email

Mike Lawrence
for research firms
202 370-6345
Email

Jordon Peugh
for health policy studies
646 742-5334
Email

On matters related to existing contracts:

J. Michael Dennis
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Knowledge Networks Inc.
1350 Willow Rd., Ste. 102
Menlo Park, CA 94025