Matt Jans, PhD

National Center for Health Statistics

Dr. Jans has been implementing and innovating web, mail, phone, and in-person survey methods for over 25 years. His research includes questionnaire usability and pretesting, interviewer-respondent interaction, address-based sampling, and sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) measurement. He has worked in academic (UMass Boston; UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, California Health Interview Survey), private (ICF) and government (US Census Bureau; National Center for Health Statistics) sectors. He is currently Lead Statistician for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. He is a long-time member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research and the American Statistical Association.

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On Research Podcast: Survey Research as a Method: Part 1

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Season 1 - Episode 11
Survey research, a dynamic method utilizing carefully crafted questionnaires, transforms curiosity into actionable insights by systematically collecting quantitative data on diverse subjects.

Survey Research: Design, Planning, Implementation, and Ethics

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This course introduces survey research design, implementation, analysis, and ethical considerations.

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On Research Podcast: Survey Research as a Method: Part 2

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Season 1 - Episode 12
Survey research is a dynamic method that transforms curiosity into actionable insights. Utilizing carefully crafted questionnaires, it navigates the intricate terrain of public opinion, illuminating trends and attitudes.

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