Mini Surveys have evolved as a way to offer researchers, both students and academics, the opportunity to ask a few targeted questions to reach specific research objectives. For researchers, these surveys provide data for pilot studies, seed grants, and for students, data for thesis and dissertation projects.
The Mini Surveys have are a valuable tool for CHRR to engage current members of the American Population Panel, as well as attract new members to the panel. A selection of our Mini Surveys are listed below.
Research Team
The research team varies by survey. Click the survey name to learn more.
CHRR services used for the Mini Surveys:
- Sample Design and Management
- Survey and Questionnaire Design
- Survey Management
- Data Collection
- Data Analytics
- Data Security
- Database Administration
- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telephony
- IRB Coordination
Service descriptions can be found on CHRR's services page.
Administered Mini Surveys
The Cancer Awareness Survey was fielded in October of 2021 and again in October of 2024. The survey asked respondents if they have had cancer or if they knew someone who had battled cancer. Dr. Elizabeth Cooksey, led CHRR's special projects team in the design and implementation as the principal investigator of the survey's wave with Dr. Stephen Gavazzi as principal investigator for wave 2.
The American Ballot Box Survey gauged respondents’ attitudes toward mail-in ballots and the impact of the pandemic leading up to the November 2020 U.S. election. Principal investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Cooksey, Professor of Sociology and CHRR Director led CHRR's special projects team in the design and implementation of the survey.
The American Protest Survey was interested in respondent opinions about the protests occurring across the U.S. during the summer of 2020. Principal investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Cooksey, Professor of Sociology and CHRR Director led CHRR's special projects team in the design and implementation of the survey.
The American Public University Survey was designed by principal investigator Dr. Stephen Gavazzi, a professor in Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology who is interested in campus-community relationships. Read Dr. Gavazzi’s article on Forbes.com.
The Civic Engagement Survey was produced by graduate student Alannah Glickman for a thesis project. Alannah is majoring in Public Policy and Management in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs.
The Climate Change Survey was designed by principal investigator Dr. Stephen Gavazzi, a professor in Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology, with additional involvement from Dr. Timothy Carter, President of Second Nature, and Dr. Marjorie Kaplan, Associate Director, Rutgers Climate Institute.
The Football Survey asked respondents their opinions about paying college players and the legitimacy of the 2020 NCAA football season. Principal investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Cooksey, led CHRR's special projects team in the design and implementation of the survey.
The How Big is Your Household? survey was designed by principal investigator Dr. Bridget Freisthler, a professor in Ohio State’s College of Social Work who is interested in how location and stress impact parenting.
The Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine survey asked parents how they felt about their child getting a COVID-19 vaccine if one was available. Principal investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Cooksey, led CHRR's special projects team in the design and implementation of the survey.
The Military Service Survey asked veteran respondents about their military service as well as asked both veteran and non-veteran respondents about their general views of the U.S. military. Principal investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Cooksey, led CHRR's special projects team in the design and implementation of the survey.
The Political Leaning Survey was produced by graduate student Jon Kingzette for a thesis project. Jon is majoring in Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Supreme Court Survey gauged respondents’ attitudes toward a U.S. president nominating a Supreme Court justice during a presidential election year. Principal investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Cooksey, led CHRR's special projects team in the design and implementation of the survey.
The Tattoo Opinion Survey gauged respondents’ attitudes toward tattoos and whether tattoo businesses should be open for business during the pandemic. Principal investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Cooksey, led CHRR's special projects team in the design and implementation of the survey.
The U.S. International Relations Survey was produced by graduate student Caleb Pomeroy for a thesis project. Caleb majored in Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences.