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New Framework Helps Strengthen Causal Research
September 3, 2026
Rigorous causal research is essential for producing evidence that can inform better policies, programs, and decision-making. A new article, published in Observational Studies and authored…
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Research Finds Smarter Approach to Identifying Households With Children
August 31, 2026
More efficient identification of households with children can help researchers reduce survey screening costs while maintaining statistical efficiency. In a newly published article, Westat researchers…
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New White Paper Explores Strategies for Understanding and Managing Survey Costs
August 10, 2026
A new white paper emerging from the 2026 Workshop on Survey Costs examines the growing importance of understanding, monitoring, and managing survey costs to maintain…
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Improved Site Selection Can Strengthen the Real-World Value of Research Findings
August 3, 2026
A new study published in the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness offers practical guidance for designing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that produce findings more…
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How Do Drivers Respond to Automated Driving System (ADS) Vehicles?
July 14, 2026
A new report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides insights into how drivers respond to vehicles identified as “self-driving,” helping transportation…
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Justin Baer
Vice President & Practice Director, Education & Social Policy
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AAPOR Executive Council Elects Hanyu Sun as Associate Secretary-Treasurer
May 20, 2026
Hanyu Sun, PhD, a Westat Associate Vice President for Statistics and Data Science, has been elected Associate Secretary-Treasurer for the American Association for Public Opinion…
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Michael Hornbostel
Principal Research Associate
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April Fales
Lead Statistical Associate
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Westat Shares Survey Expertise at AAPOR 2026
May 8, 2026
Westat experts will be presenting at the 81st Annual American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Conference, taking place in Los Angeles, California, May 13–15. They…
