American Association for Public Opinion Research

The American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) is the leading professional organization of public opinion and survey research professionals in the U.S., with members from academia, media, government, the non-profit sector and private industry. Journalistsneed a polling expert? Email us at experts@aapor.org AAPOR members embrace the principle that public opinion research is essential to a healthy democracy, providing information crucial to informed policymaking and giving voice to the nations beliefs, attitudes and desires. It promotes a better public understanding of this role, as well as the sound and ethical conduct and use of public opinion research. Among many other resources and services, AAPOR: Provides educational opportunities in survey research for experienced and beginning researchers, journalists and others. Encourages researchers to adopt and promote high professional standards. Develops information for the media and public about how surveys are condu...