Monroe G. Sirken Award in Interdisciplinary Survey Methods Research
Roger Tourangeau
Westat
For advancing the theory and application of the cognitive aspects of survey methodology and the psychology of survey response; for applying rigorous experimental designs to study mode effects, methods for collecting data on sensitive topics, and other important topics; for pioneering research on the visual aspects of survey design for web and mobile surveys; and for furthering our understanding of the relationship between response rates and nonresponse bias.
About the Award
In 2014, Monroe Sirken created an endowment to recognize a distinguished researcher for contributions to interdisciplinary survey research that improve the theory and methods of collecting, verifying, processing, presenting, or analyzing survey data.
The honoree will give the Sirken Lecture (an invited paper) at the Joint Statistical Meetings and receive a $5,000 honorarium and an award plaque.
Selection Criteria
In some years, the award recognizes the contributions of individuals who improved the utility and efficiency of sample surveys by applying the theories and methods of the statistical, computer and information sciences. In other years, the award recognizes the contributions of individuals who improved the utility and efficiency of sample surveys by applying the theories and methods of the social, psychological, and cognitive sciences.
Nominations
The award and lecture are presented at the Joint Statistical Meetings or the annual meeting of the American Association for Public Opinion Research the following year.
Nominations are due by December 20 and require the following:
- Nominating letter
- Candidate’s CV
- Three letters of support – not to exceed two pages each
- Candidate’s short bio
- Candidate’s headshot
Questions
Please contact the committee chair.