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Westat Experts Contribute to Survey Methodology Special Issue

July 8, 2025

Westat experts contributed several articles to the June 30, 2025, special issue of Statistics Canada’s Survey Methodology. This issue is dedicated to the journal’s 50th anniversary and marks the launch of a new journal section on interview papers. The section contains discussions with survey statisticians and methodologists who have had a significant impact on the field of survey sampling.

Contributed Papers

Westat experts (in bold) contributed to the following articles:

Invited papers

Invited discussion papers

Why This Work Matters

“This special issue offers an excellent collection of work from leaders in our field. The articles demonstrate the rigor and commitment to methodological advancement that continue to strengthen the practice of survey research. It’s especially gratifying to see the contributions of so many colleagues whose work is helping to shape the future of the discipline,” said Brad Edwards, Westat Vice President and Lead Scientific/Methodology Advisor.

Westat’s Liz Mannshardt, PhD, Vice President and Director, Statistics and Data Science, agreed, adding, “Congratulations to Survey Methodology on 50 years of publication. Over the years, Westat statisticians have been deeply engaged with the journal—as authors, reviewers, and thought leaders. We look forward to continuing to support the journal’s role in advancing the field of survey methodology.”

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