1. Attitudes Towards Immigrants and Immigration Policy: Survey Amoung Latinos in the U.S. and Mexico (external link) Abstract: e Pew Hispanic Center released findings from major new surveys conducted in the U.S. and Mexico on attitudes toward immigrants and immigration policy options. A survey of U.S. Latinos shows that views are not unanimous on unauthorized migrants and U.S. policy toward them. A separate survey in Mexico reveals the size of the Mexican population that is considering migration to the United States, including those inclined to come without legal status. Category: Surveys, Data, Statistics
3. Community Voices Heard - Student Guide (internal link) Abstract: A semester-long unit about conducting and analyzing community surveys. Students learn about randomization, sampling, and different techniques for data analysis. Can be adapted for any grade, 6 - 12. Category: Surveys, Statistics, Percents, Data, Graphing, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Margin of Error, Correlation, Scatterplots, Regression,
4. Community Voices Heard - Teacherss Guide (internal link) Abstract: A semester-long unit about conducting and analyzing community surveys. Students learn about randomization, sampling, and different techniques for data analysis. Can be adapted for any grade, 6 - 12. Category: Surveys, Statistics, Percents, Data, Graphing, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Margin of Error, Correlation, Scatterplots, Regression,
5. Comparing Minimum Wage Proposals (external link) Abstract: Despite its importance and popularity, lawmakers have not made raising the minimum wage a priority and have let its purchasing power fall every year since 1997. Category: Surveys
6. Day Labor in New York: Findings from the NYDL Survey (external link) Abstract: This report examines data from the NY Day Laborer Syrvey. It asks and attempts to answer 6 questions: Who are day laborers? What are the earnings of Day Laborers? What do they do? Why do day labor? Who hires them? Are they abused? Category: Surveys, Graphing, Data, Statistics
7. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Homeless Youth (internal link) Abstract: Through a comprehensive review of available academic research and professional literature, this report looks at why so many GLBT youth become and stay homeless, and looks at their experiences in the shelter system as well as critical problems affecting them including mental health issues, substance abuse and risky sexual behavior. Category: Surveys, Graphing, Data, Statistics
8. Getting Ahead: A Survey of Low-Wage Workers (external link) Abstract: This survey was designed to explore the opinions and experiences of low-wage workers regarding career advancement, opportunities for education and job training, and job search resources, with a focus on awareness of, interest in, and usage of public resources. Category: Surveys
9. Health Disparities in New York City, 2004 (internal link) Abstract: This comprehensive report on a 2004 city-wide survey provides data on health issues for New Yorkers including: life expectancy, cause of death, smoking, drugs and alcohol, health insurance, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, etc. The report also compares rates for different races, economic classes, and geographic areas within the city. Category: Surveys, Graphing, Data, Statistics
10. Health Insurance Coverage in the US (external link) Abstract: Overview of Health Insurance Coverage throughout the US based on Current Population Survey data. Includes both written highlights as well as simple charts & graphs. Category: Surveys
12. How Class Works: An Interactive Exploration (external link) Abstract: From the NY Times' "Class Matters" section, this interactive, multimedia website is divided into four very user-friendly topics: Components of Class, How Class Breaks Down, Income Mobility, and A Nationwide Poll. Category: Graphing, Data, Statistics, Surveys
13. Lake Snell Perry & Associates - Polling (external link) Abstract: This Polling Firm works closely with the Democratic Party and other social service organizations. They have a number of free reports on their website of polls and surveys they have done on a variety of important topics. Category: Surveys, Polls
17. New York States of Mind (internal link) Abstract: An article summarizing the results of a poll of 1000 New Yorkers about NY-related issues ranging from housing, sports, city government, politics, September 11th, and more. Category: Surveys, Polls
18. On The Corner: The First National Survey On Day Laborers in the U.S. (external link) Abstract: This report highlights the findings in the first ever survey of day-laborers in the United States by surveying over 2,000 of the estimated 117,600 day-laborers in this country. It highlights the widespread abuses, economic struggles, and demographic information about this large but until recently ignored segment of our population. Category: Surveys, Statistics, Percents
21. Real World Math Projects (external link) Abstract: An article from Rethinking Schools briefly highlighting 17 social-justice based math projects Category: Surveys, randomization
24. State of African American Business (2001) (external link) Abstract: A short report from the Minority Business Development Agency on national data about African-American owned businesses from a national survey from 1997 Category: Surveys
25. Survey of Latino Attitudes on the War in Iraq (external link) Abstract: Attitudes towards the war in Iraq are more negative among Latinos than in the general population, according to a Pew Hispanic Center survey conducted as President George W. Bush began his second term. A slight majority of Hispanics (51%) think U.S. troops should be withdrawn from Iraq as soon as possible. Significantly fewer (37%) say that the United States should keep military troops in Iraq until the situation has stabilized. Category: Surveys, Data, Statistics
26. Surveys on Latino Experiences and Opinions (external link) Abstract: The Pew Hispanic Center compiles data on Latinos in the US. This page contains several surveys about the experiences of Latinos in the US, focusing on issues such as their own immigration, economic conditions, social security, and immigration policy. Category: Surveys, Data, Statistics
27. The Financial Returns to Low-Income Homeownership (external link) Abstract: This paper presents focuses on two central questions: what are the most important reasons why so many low income households do not hold a checking or savings account? Second, to what extent do households with bank accounts also participate in the fringe financial sector, and in what ways are unbanked households connected to the mainstream financial sector? Category: Surveys
30. The Use of Citizen Surveys as a Tool For Police Reform (external link) Abstract: Citizen surveys, long used by researchers to test hypotheses about police-citizen interactions, have recently be deployed as a tool for promoting police reform. This paper examines the citizen survey's potential role in creating more accountable and effective police forces, drawing on examples from Chicago, Illinois; Queens, New York; and St. Petersburg, Russia. Category: Surveys
32. Uninsured Americans with Chronic Health Conditions: Key Findings from the National Health Interview Survey (external link) Abstract: This study examines how uninsured adults with chronic health problems are faring. The analysis is based on the 2003 National Health Interview Survey, relying on self-reports of chronic health conditions. Almost half of uninsured adults with chronic conditions forgo needed medical care or prescription drugs due to cost and that they forgo care at much higher rates than their insured counterparts. Serious identifiable gaps in needed medical care were found for every racial, ethnic, and chronic illness subgroup examined. Category: Surveys
33. Working to Make Ends Meet: Understanding the Income and Expenses of America's Low-Income Families (external link) Abstract: This report clarifies the discussion and debate over what constitutes a low-income working family, documents the size and characteristics of low-income working population, and examines their incomes and expenditures. Using data from the 2002 round of the National Survey of America's Families (NSAF), we find that low-income families (income below twice the federal poverty line) with at least one full-time, full-year worker have incomes that are roughly in line with their basic expenses thanks to their work effort, earned income, and a generous refundable Earned Income Tax Credit; however, low-income families without a full-time, full-year worker do not appear to have enough income to cover their basic expenses. Category: Surveys, Data
