NCES Blog

Several NCES experts presented at the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Annual Conference, a 4-day virtual event held this past May that focused on “Data Collection, Measurement, and Public Opinion During a Pandemic.” Access their presentations below to learn more about their research.

• In an Era of Enhanced Cybersecurity: The Effect of Confidentiality Pledges and Penalty Language on Survey Response

• Sample Retention During COVID – Lessons Learned from the Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017–18

• Blood From a Stone? Using Qualitative Techniques to Understand Why Households Don’t Participate in Surveys

• What Is the Average Daily Attendance at Your (Virtual) School? Understanding Data From Schools, Principals, and Teachers During a Pandemic

Be sure to also check out this blog post to access other NCES-led presentations from the 2021 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. 

By Megan Barnett, AIR