factor analysis) and (d) to provide graphical and pictorial representation of characteristics of the population or sub-sets of the population.Ģ. Use of the material is restricted to use for analytical purposes and that this means that I can only use the material to produce information of an analytical nature.Įxamples of such uses are: (a) the manipulation of data to produce means, correlations or other descriptive summary measures (b) the estimation of population characteristics from sample data (c) the use of data as input to mathematical models and for other types of analyses (e.g. The questionnaire included questions on gambling as well.ġ. Some data on two current policy debates related to universities – foreign students and academic freedom, were provided. A representative sample of the Australian population was asked what they thought universities should be teaching and whether they are teaching the most important things either in general, or for the future labour market. The study looked at confidence in universities broadly, as well as specific aspects of the university system. The aim of this poll is to measure Australians’ opinions on the role of the university. This research is used to inform public debate and policy about issues affecting Australia.
Some questions appear in every poll in order to provide information about changes in opinion over time the majority of questions appear in one poll only.
These polls are typically conducted three times a year, or about every four months.
Their purpose is to assess Australians' opinions on important and topical issues, with an emphasis on international comparisons. This poll is the twenty-ninth in an ongoing series of polls being undertaken by the Social Research Centre for the ANU.
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