A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. We share the “why” and “how” behind our use of an online discussion board as a ...

Research is the backbone of society's progress. Without it, there would be no new drugs, tech, etc. Basically, every trace of human progress could grind to a halt. However, research is only as good as ...

Old-fashioned qualitative research methods are still powerful in answering the most emergent climate questions we are faced with. In natural and social science studies, quantitative methods ...

Tackling complex environmental health challenges involves incorporating exposure information from multiple sources to understand and address the health, economic, social, and political impacts of ...