Monmouth University Polling Institute
| Company type | Public opinion research center |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public opinion polling, Market research |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | West Long Branch , United States |
Key people | Patrick Murray (director) |
| Parent | Monmouth University |
The Monmouth University Polling Institute operates as a public opinion research center located at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Founded in 2005, the institute has been under the leadership of director Patrick Murray.[1]
In 2022, FiveThirtyEight incorporated 120 polls conducted by Monmouth into its database, granting the institute an "A" rating for both accuracy and methodology.[2] This rating has progressed over time, starting at A-minus in 2014 and advancing to A-plus in 2016, 2018, and 2020. The institute is also a participant in the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Transparency Initiative.[1] Plans are in place to discontinue the Monmouth University Polling Institute by July 2025.[3]
Methodology
The polling conducted by Monmouth employs a mixed-mode strategy that integrates telephone interviews with both landline and mobile phones alongside online surveys distributed through text messages and email. The method for selecting samples varies according to the subject matter of each survey. Data from polls are adjusted based on demographic factors such as age, and political surveys include weighting adjustments for partisan identification.[4]
Recognition
The institute gained notable national prominence in 2009 due to its gubernatorial polling efforts, which included analysis of voter concerns related to candidate Chris Christie's weight.[5]
In 2010, Patrick Murray was honored as "Pollster of the Year" by PolitickerNJ and was recognized among New Jersey's top 100 most influential political personalities.[6][7] Additionally, Murray has provided content for the Huffington Post's Pollster section.[8][9]
Closure
The institute is planned to cease operations on July 1, 2025. According to university president Patrick F. Leahy, the decision stems from the "considerable resources required" to maintain the polling operations.
See also
- The Phillips Academy Poll
- Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
- Suffolk University Political Research Center
- Emerson College Polling
- Siena Research Institute
- Marist Institute for Public Opinion
External links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About the Institute, Monmouth University Polling Institute.
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight's Pollster Ratings
- ↑ New Jersey’s revered Monmouth University Polling Institute to shut down in July
- ↑ Monmouth University Polling Powerhouse Helps Drive the Conversation
- ↑ Corzine Points a Spotlight at His Rival’s Waistline - New York Times
- ↑ The Year in Review 2010 - PolitickerNJ.com
- ↑ Power List 2010 - PolitickerNJ.com
- ↑ Murray: Are Nate Silver's Pollster Ratings 'Done Right'? - The Huffington Post
- ↑ New Jersey Watch (Monday) - The Huffington Post