Webinar Assessment Quantitative Data

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* 1. Thank you for your interest in our webinar. We sincerely apologize for the technical difficulities dealying the start of the discussion, and for the transmission interruptions. The recording will soon be available on the SSRC Eurasia Program website: http://www.ssrc.org/eea/

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* 2. Which of the following categories best describes your main motivation in attending this webinar?

I am not interested in the Eurasian region, but am interested in international sources of quantitative data.

I am interested in the Eurasian region, and am just now beginning to explore quantitative data sources for my research/work.

I am interested in quantitative research, and am just now beginning to explore Eurasian studies.

I have long term interests and training related to the Eurasian region and work with quantitative data.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Have you completed formal course work in quantitative data analysis?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Overall, how would you rate the the quality of the February 10, 2012SSRC Eurasia Program Webinar, "By the Numbers" ?

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* 5. In your opinion, how informative were the discussions of the following individual themes?

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The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia.	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia. Not At All Helpful	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia.	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia.	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia.	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia. Average	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia.	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia.	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia.	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia.	The importance of integrating quantitative data sources into research on Eurasia. Extremely Helpful
The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region.	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region. Not At All Helpful	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region.	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region.	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region.	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region. Average	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region.	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region.	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region.	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region.	The variety and accessibility of quantitative data sets covering the Eurasian region. Extremely Helpful
How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia.	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia. Not At All Helpful	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia.	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia.	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia.	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia. Average	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia.	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia.	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia.	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia.	How quantitative approaches contributes to research on religion, education, and ethnic attitudes in Eurasia. Extremely Helpful
Using on-line data summary and analysis options.	Using on-line data summary and analysis options. Not At All Helpful	Using on-line data summary and analysis options.	Using on-line data summary and analysis options.	Using on-line data summary and analysis options.	Using on-line data summary and analysis options. Average	Using on-line data summary and analysis options.	Using on-line data summary and analysis options.	Using on-line data summary and analysis options.	Using on-line data summary and analysis options.	Using on-line data summary and analysis options. Extremely Helpful
How to access data sets and questionnaires.	How to access data sets and questionnaires. Not At All Helpful	How to access data sets and questionnaires.	How to access data sets and questionnaires.	How to access data sets and questionnaires.	How to access data sets and questionnaires. Average	How to access data sets and questionnaires.	How to access data sets and questionnaires.	How to access data sets and questionnaires.	How to access data sets and questionnaires.	How to access data sets and questionnaires. Extremely Helpful
Basic sampling issues.	Basic sampling issues. Not At All Helpful	Basic sampling issues.	Basic sampling issues.	Basic sampling issues.	Basic sampling issues. Average	Basic sampling issues.	Basic sampling issues.	Basic sampling issues.	Basic sampling issues.	Basic sampling issues. Extremely Helpful
Basic measurement issues.	Basic measurement issues. Not At All Helpful	Basic measurement issues.	Basic measurement issues.	Basic measurement issues.	Basic measurement issues. Average	Basic measurement issues.	Basic measurement issues.	Basic measurement issues.	Basic measurement issues.	Basic measurement issues. Extremely Helpful
Statistical programs.	Statistical programs. Not At All Helpful	Statistical programs.	Statistical programs.	Statistical programs.	Statistical programs. Average	Statistical programs.	Statistical programs.	Statistical programs.	Statistical programs.	Statistical programs. Extremely Helpful
Training options and opportunities.	Training options and opportunities. Not At All Helpful	Training options and opportunities.	Training options and opportunities.	Training options and opportunities.	Training options and opportunities. Average	Training options and opportunities.	Training options and opportunities.	Training options and opportunities.	Training options and opportunities.	Training options and opportunities. Extremely Helpful

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* 6. Note the response that best reflects your level of agreement with the following statements related to the webinar, "By the Numbers."

	Strongly Disagree				Neutral					Strongly Agree	N/A
Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow.	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow. Strongly Disagree	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow.	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow.	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow.	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow. Neutral	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow.	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow.	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow.	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow.	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow. Strongly Agree	Generally, I found the level of the discussion easy to follow. N/A
The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic.	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic. Strongly Disagree	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic.	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic.	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic.	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic. Neutral	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic.	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic.	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic.	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic.	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic. Strongly Agree	The discussion and handouts confirmed much of what I already knew about the topic. N/A
The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic.	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic. Strongly Disagree	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic.	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic.	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic.	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic. Neutral	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic.	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic.	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic.	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic.	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic. Strongly Agree	The discussion and handouts provided new information concerning the topic. N/A
The panelists were informative.	The panelists were informative. Strongly Disagree	The panelists were informative.	The panelists were informative.	The panelists were informative.	The panelists were informative. Neutral	The panelists were informative.	The panelists were informative.	The panelists were informative.	The panelists were informative.	The panelists were informative. Strongly Agree	The panelists were informative. N/A
The presentations were engaging.	The presentations were engaging. Strongly Disagree	The presentations were engaging.	The presentations were engaging.	The presentations were engaging.	The presentations were engaging. Neutral	The presentations were engaging.	The presentations were engaging.	The presentations were engaging.	The presentations were engaging.	The presentations were engaging. Strongly Agree	The presentations were engaging. N/A
The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed. Strongly Disagree	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed. Neutral	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed. Strongly Agree	The webinar increased the likelihood I will read the final report for at least one of the studies discussed. N/A
The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed. Strongly Disagree	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed. Neutral	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed. Strongly Agree	The webinar increased the likelihood I will access the data sets for at least one of the studies discussed. N/A
The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods. Strongly Disagree	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods. Neutral	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods.	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods. Strongly Agree	The webinar increased the likelihood I will pursue additional training in quantitative methods. N/A

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* 7. Please give your assessment of the question and answer sections of the webinar.

	Strongly Disagree				Neutral					Strongly Agree
The questions posed were answered clearly.	The questions posed were answered clearly. Strongly Disagree	The questions posed were answered clearly.	The questions posed were answered clearly.	The questions posed were answered clearly.	The questions posed were answered clearly. Neutral	The questions posed were answered clearly.	The questions posed were answered clearly.	The questions posed were answered clearly.	The questions posed were answered clearly.	The questions posed were answered clearly. Strongly Agree
The questions enhanced the discussion.	The questions enhanced the discussion. Strongly Disagree	The questions enhanced the discussion.	The questions enhanced the discussion.	The questions enhanced the discussion.	The questions enhanced the discussion. Neutral	The questions enhanced the discussion.	The questions enhanced the discussion.	The questions enhanced the discussion.	The questions enhanced the discussion.	The questions enhanced the discussion. Strongly Agree
The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar.	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar. Strongly Disagree	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar.	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar.	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar.	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar. Neutral	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar.	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar.	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar.	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar.	The issues raised in Q/A increased the usefulness of the webinar. Strongly Agree

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* 8. Which category best reflects your primary area of training?

Anthropology

Archeology

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Economics

Education

Eurasian Studies

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Law

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Sociology

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of the following countries are central to your current research interests? (more than one response is allowed)

Armenia

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Russian Federation

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Ukraine

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Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which of the following themes are central to your current research? (more than one response is allowed)

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* 11. The SSRC Eurasia Program seeks to chart new directions for scholarship on and within this critical world region. Our traditional programming activities include thematic dissertation workshops, training workshops for field development, and fellowships. If you have any suggestions for specific activities or areas of research to highlight in future Eurasia Program activities, share your recommendations here.