University of Mississippi

Social Science Research Laboratory (SSRL) of the Public Policy Research Center (PPRC)

SSRL conducts studies for state and local government agencies, private business and industry, university offices, and faculty members working on grants. It operates on a fee-for-service basis.  Since its inception in 1995, the SSRL has conducted more than 20 projects totaling over $3 million.

SSRL maintains a state of the art computer assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) system for professional survey research. It runs six interviewing stations networked to a file server. Interviewers read the survey questionnaire from the screen and enter responses directly into the system. The data is then instantly available for timely analysis. The SSRL is capable of fielding a survey of any magnitude, from a small poll for one community, to a comprehensive nationwide study.

SSRL provides excellent opportunities for graduate student training in survey methodology and data analysis. Graduate students receive "hands on" experience in the design and administration of telephone surveys and work closely with the SSRL faculty on sponsored research projects.

Mission Statement

Previous Studies

Research Associates

Current Projects
 

SSRL CONTACTS:
Director Harvey D. Palmer
Associate Director Kristie Bost-Mott

or write to:
Social Science Research Laboratory
105A Deupree Hall
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-5417
(662) 915-7808 fax

Related Links:
Public Policy Research Center

National Archive for Youth Social and Attitudinal Data

Mississippi Alliance for Prevention

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