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Gauging Public OpinionWestern Carolina UniversityAsheville, NC There are many tools that may be used to gauge public opinion. In addition to identifying the options available to local governments (polls, surveys, focus groups), the workshop will cover key steps in developing & conducting a valid survey of citizens: when to use a focus group vs a survey; how to draw a sample; how to write a good question; how to conduct a focus group; how to interpret data; the advantages and disadvantages of Internet polling. Whether you want to conduct a survey or focus group yourself or understand the work being done by your contractors, the program will assist you. Instructors: (4 Ratings) As a service to its members, the American Planning Association (APA), together with its professional institute the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), provides listings of Certification Maintenance (CM) training opportunities. These listings are registered and approved for CM credit by APA, but APA is not affiliated with the parties listed here. Appearance in these listings should not be taken as an endorsement, guarantee, or warranty by APA, nor does APA assume any responsibility or liability for any acts or omissions by persons or entities providing the professional training in these listings. For further information regarding the professional training listed, please contact the registered provider. | My APA
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