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Study Guide: Pew Research Center: Overview and Operations

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Pew Research Center: Overview and Operations Study Guide

Founding and Historical Development

The Pew Research Center was established in 1990 as the Times Mirror Center for the People & the Press.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the Times Mirror Center for the People & the Press was founded in 1990, the Pew Research Center was established in 2004.

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The Pew Research Center was renamed the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press in 1996 when The Pew Charitable Trusts became its primary sponsor.

Answer: True

Explanation: The center was indeed renamed the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press in 1996, coinciding with The Pew Charitable Trusts becoming its primary sponsor.

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The Pew Research Center was originally founded by The Pew Charitable Trusts in 1990.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pew Research Center was established by The Pew Charitable Trusts in 2004, not 1990.

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When was the Pew Research Center officially established?

Answer: 2004

Explanation: The Pew Research Center was officially established on July 1, 2004.

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What was the original name of the research entity founded in 1990 that eventually evolved into the Pew Research Center?

Answer: The Times Mirror Center for the People & the Press

Explanation: The entity founded in 1990 that preceded the Pew Research Center was named the Times Mirror Center for the People & the Press.

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The Pew Research Center was renamed the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press when which organization became its primary sponsor?

Answer: The Pew Charitable Trusts

Explanation: The organization became the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press in 1996, following The Pew Charitable Trusts assuming its role as primary sponsor.

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Leadership and Personnel

Robert Groves currently serves as the President of the Pew Research Center.

Answer: False

Explanation: Robert Groves holds the position of Chair of the Pew Research Center; Michael Dimock is the current President.

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Andrew Kohut directed the Times Mirror Center for the People & the Press commencing in 1993.

Answer: True

Explanation: Andrew Kohut assumed the directorship of the Times Mirror Center for the People & the Press in 1993.

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Michael Dimock assumed the presidency of the Pew Research Center in 2013.

Answer: False

Explanation: Michael Dimock was named president of the Pew Research Center in October 2014.

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Alan Murray succeeded Michael Dimock as president in 2014.

Answer: False

Explanation: Alan Murray succeeded Andrew Kohut in 2013. Michael Dimock assumed the presidency in 2014.

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Who is identified as the current head or President of the Pew Research Center?

Answer: Michael Dimock

Explanation: Michael Dimock currently serves as the President of the Pew Research Center.

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In what year did Alan Murray succeed Andrew Kohut as president of the Pew Research Center?

Answer: 2013

Explanation: Alan Murray assumed the presidency of the Pew Research Center in 2013, succeeding Andrew Kohut.

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Michael Dimock assumed the presidency of the Pew Research Center in which month and year?

Answer: October 2014

Explanation: Michael Dimock was appointed president of the Pew Research Center in October 2014.

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The Times Mirror Center for the People & the Press was directed by Andrew Kohut starting in which year?

Answer: 1993

Explanation: Andrew Kohut began directing the Times Mirror Center for the People & the Press in 1993.

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Organizational Structure and Operations

The Pew Research Center's headquarters are located in New York City.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pew Research Center is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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The Pew Research Center employs fewer than 100 staff members.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pew Research Center employs over 160 staff members.

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The geographic coordinates 38°54′14″N 77°02′15″W are associated with the Pew Research Center's location.

Answer: True

Explanation: These specific geographic coordinates correspond to the location of the Pew Research Center's headquarters.

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The Pew Research Center's official website is www.pew.org.

Answer: False

Explanation: The official website for the Pew Research Center is www.pewresearch.org.

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The 'infobox-image' section displays the Pew Research Center's official website URL.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'infobox-image' section displays the Pew Research Center's logo, not its website URL.

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What was the approximate number of staff members employed by the Pew Research Center?

Answer: Over 160

Explanation: The Pew Research Center employs a staff of over 160 individuals.

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The Pew Research Center's physical address is located at:

Answer: 1615 L Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C.

Explanation: The physical address of the Pew Research Center is 1615 L Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C.

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Funding and Financials

For the fiscal year concluding in June 2021, the Pew Research Center reported expenditures exceeding its revenue.

Answer: True

Explanation: For the fiscal year ending June 2021, the Pew Research Center reported revenue of $36 million and expenses totaling $43 million, indicating higher expenditures.

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The John Templeton Foundation is the exclusive funder of the Pew Research Center's studies concerning religious demographics.

Answer: False

Explanation: The John Templeton Foundation has jointly funded studies on religious demographics with The Pew Charitable Trusts, rather than being the sole funder.

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For the fiscal year ending June 2021, how did the Pew Research Center's expenses compare to its revenue?

Answer: Expenses exceeded revenue by $7 million.

Explanation: In the fiscal year ending June 2021, the center's expenses of $43 million surpassed its revenue of $36 million by $7 million.

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Which foundation has jointly funded the Pew Research Center's studies on the demographics of religions?

Answer: The Templeton Foundation

Explanation: The Templeton Foundation has collaborated with The Pew Charitable Trusts to fund the Pew Research Center's studies on global religious demographics.

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Which citation refers to the Pew Research Center's Form 990 filing for fiscal year 2021?

Answer: [3]

Explanation: Citation [3] pertains to the Pew Research Center's Form 990 filing for the fiscal year ending June 2021.

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Research Scope and Methodologies

The Pew Research Center utilizes exclusively public opinion polling for its research endeavors.

Answer: False

Explanation: The center employs a variety of methodologies, including public opinion polling, demographic research, panel-based surveys, and media content analysis.

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The Pew Research Center's research scope is confined exclusively to domestic U.S. political and social issues.

Answer: False

Explanation: The center's research encompasses a broad range of topics, including international affairs, in addition to domestic U.S. issues.

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Media content analysis is not among the research methods employed by the Pew Research Center.

Answer: False

Explanation: Media content analysis is listed as one of the empirical social science research methods utilized by the Pew Research Center.

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The Pew Research Center conducts research exclusively on topics pertaining to religion.

Answer: False

Explanation: While religion is one area of focus, the center's research portfolio is extensive and covers numerous other topics.

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What is the primary focus of the Pew Research Center's work?

Answer: Providing information on social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends

Explanation: The Pew Research Center concentrates on furnishing data and analysis concerning social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends that influence society.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a research methodology employed by the Pew Research Center?

Answer: Experimental economics

Explanation: The Pew Research Center employs methodologies such as public opinion polling, panel-based surveys, and media content analysis, but experimental economics is not explicitly mentioned.

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The research topics covered by the Pew Research Center include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer: Space exploration technology

Explanation: The Pew Research Center's research areas include international affairs, news habits, race and ethnicity, among many others, but not space exploration technology.

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What does the 'navbox' titled 'Social survey research' provide context on?

Answer: Various aspects of survey research, including data collection and methodology

Explanation: The 'Social survey research' navbox offers context on diverse elements of survey research, encompassing data collection, methodology, error analysis, and applications.

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Which of the following is NOT a research topic area mentioned for the Pew Research Center?

Answer: Climate change policy

Explanation: The Pew Research Center's research portfolio includes family and relationships, science and technology, and immigration and migration, but climate change policy is not explicitly listed among its primary topic areas.

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What does citation [16] focus on regarding the Pew Research Center's work?

Answer: Its efforts to improve research techniques

Explanation: Citation [16] specifically addresses the Pew Research Center's focus on 'Methodological research,' highlighting their work in refining research techniques.

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Organizational Identity and Affiliations

The Pew Research Center operates as a partisan entity dedicated to advocating for particular political perspectives.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pew Research Center explicitly states its nonpartisan nature and does not engage in policy advocacy.

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The Pew Research Center operates as a for-profit entity.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pew Research Center is designated as a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

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The Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, not The Washington Post Company.

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The Pew Research Center actively participates in policy advocacy and lobbying efforts.

Answer: False

Explanation: The center explicitly states that it does not take policy stances and functions as a nonpartisan organization.

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The 'Authority control' section aids in ensuring consistency for cataloging information pertaining to the Pew Research Center.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'Authority control' section provides standardized identifiers, facilitating consistent cataloging of information about the Pew Research Center across various systems.

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The Pew Research Center is a member of the American Association of Public Opinion Research's Transparency Initiative.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Pew Research Center is recognized as a charter member of the American Association of Public Opinion Research's Transparency Initiative, signifying its commitment to transparent research practices.

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Which entity serves as the parent institution for the Pew Research Center?

Answer: The Pew Charitable Trusts

Explanation: The Pew Charitable Trusts is the parent institution of the Pew Research Center.

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The Pew Research Center does not take policy stances, positioning itself as:

Answer: A nonpartisan organization

Explanation: The center defines itself as a nonpartisan organization that refrains from taking policy stances.

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The Pew Research Center operates under which non-profit tax designation?

Answer: 501(c)(3)

Explanation: The Pew Research Center operates as a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

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Which citation references a World Religion News article from May 18, 2015, discussing Pew Research findings?

Answer: [5]

Explanation: Citation [5] refers to a World Religion News article dated May 18, 2015, which discusses findings from Pew Research.

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What is the significance of the Pew Research Center being a charter member of the American Association of Public Opinion Research's Transparency Initiative?

Answer: It signifies their commitment to transparency in research practices.

Explanation: Membership in the Transparency Initiative underscores the Pew Research Center's dedication to maintaining transparency in its public opinion research methodologies and practices.

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Which citation refers to the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research's page on the Pew Research Center?

Answer: [7]

Explanation: Citation [7] directs to the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research's dedicated page concerning the Pew Research Center.

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