General FAQs

Is the Roper Center the organization that keeps calling my home?

No, the Roper Center does not conduct surveys. There is commercial survey firm by the name of Roper Public Affairs that conducts surveys and with whom we share founding fathers, but has nothing to do with the Roper Center archives. It?s likely that is the firm that is contacting you to complete one of their polls.

Does the Roper Center conduct surveys?

No, the Roper Center does not conduct surveys; it is a library of survey data collected by others who graciously permit the Center to archive and make their findings available to a broader research community.

Is the Roper Center the same as the Roper Poll?

There is no connection today between the non-profit Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at the University of Connecticut and the for-profit Roper Poll owned by GfK Group.  Public opinion pioneer Elmo Roper founded both organizations, but they are completely separate entities.

How do I properly cite the data I use from the Roper Center?

Publications based on Roper Center data collections should acknowledge the Roper Center and the organization(s) that originally sponsored and collected the data. Click here for more information on how to cite our data.

What are the Roper Center's support hours?

Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

How can I get more help or information than what is posted on your site?

Email your questions or problems to rcweb@ropercenter.uconn.edu.

How do I access Roper Center resources when I am off-campus?

Member university faculty and students may access Roper Center resources while off campus by logging into the proxy server or Virtual Private Network (VPN) typically available through your university library.

See if your university is currently a member of the Roper Center by visiting List of Members. If you are still unsure of your university's status, call (860)486-4440 or email rcweb@ropercenter.uconn.edu.

 

 

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