SSRI Spring 2026 Workshop Series
The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is pleased to announce our Spring 2026 Workshop Series, designed to support faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff engaged in social science and applied research.
Whether you’re launching a new project, refining your methodology, or building technical skills, SSRI workshops provide practical, hands-on guidance from experienced instructors across the Duke community.
Introduction to Survey Design
March 20 | 12:00–2:00 PM
Location: Zoom + Gross Hall 230C
Instructor: Alex Tolkin
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New to survey research? This workshop introduces the fundamentals of effective survey design, including best practices in question wording, common sources of error, trade-offs in data quality, and when surveys are (and are not) the right research tool. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how to design surveys that generate reliable, meaningful data.