USAFA Library Guides: Statistics and Data: Public Opinion and Survey Resources

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Polling the Nations
Compilation of questions and responses from national, state, local and special surveys, conducted by polling organizations in the United States and other countries. Each record in the database consists of one poll question and the participants' responses.
Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)
Provides access to the world's largest archive of computer-based research and instructional data for the social sciences.

Pew Research Center
Find statistics and texts of public opinion polls related to culture, the press, and politics.
Pew Global Attitudes Project
Collection of worldwide public opinion resources. Topics range from personal assessments to the political.
Kaiser Family Foundation Surveys
Find surveys and statistics related to health policy and health care.
American Religion Data Archive: ARDA
Includes data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations and denominations).
World Public Opinion
Compiles polls conducted around the world on a many different topics.
Science and Engineering Indicators
Biennial report that includes extensive information about science and engineering enterprise. Included are sections about public attitudes toward science and engineering enterprise.
European Public Opinion (European Commission)
Surveys focus on many topics, including citizenship, health, culture, environment, and economics.
Public Agenda
Collection of background information and public opinion data on important issues facing the country, ranging from from education to foreign policy to immigration to religion and civility in American life.

American National Election Studies
Provides data on public opinion, voting, and political participation.
PollingReport.com
Bimonthly public opinion monitor, frequently updated polling results and data.