survey

Australians ‘do the right thing’ when following COVID-19 advice: survey

24 Jun 2020

A survey of 1420 Australians conducted at the height of the pandemic shows the majority changed their behaviour to be socially responsible, even when the threat seemed low.

School children have too much phone time, not enough play time

07 Nov 2019

New data shows some of the biggest issues confronting parents these days all seem to have one common element: smart devices.

Universities to survey international students about exploitation

09 Apr 2019

Academics from UNSW and UTS will survey international students about what help they need to avoid exploitation by employers and accommodation providers.

How many people do you need to survey to get a convincing answer?

04 Jun 2018

We are often presented with surveys that claim to show how we all think on a certain subject. But what sample size is big enough to make the findings credible?

The tragedy of the over-surveyed commons

04 Jun 2015

A special place should be reserved for those who inflict upon us all the burden of collecting meaningless data, writes Rob Brooks.

Guardians of the surf

06 May 2013

A global, online survey has been launched to see whether surfers are the unsung “guardians” of the beach, rescuing people who might otherwise have drowned.

Middle-aged, anxious and depressed

05 Dec 2007

UNSW research has found that middle-aged Australians are more anxious and depressed than their elderly counterparts, turning on its head a prevailing myth about old age.

We love apartments, but not public transport: survey

02 Nov 2007

Apartment living is seen as a desirable long-term option, but people who live in apartments have a lower usage of public transport than might be assumed, according to new research by the City Futures Research Centre at the University of New South Wales.