Published Conference Materials

Do bigger Political parties suffer from low turnout?
(Paper published in 2008)

Based on recent German local and general elections, this paper tries to assess the following hypothesis: “Big political parties suffer from low turnout while smaller ones benefit from it”. PDF (0.34 mb)
Driving on Rural Roads
(Paper presented at the Scottish Transport Applications & Research Conference, April 2008)

This study mixing quantitative and qualitative methodologies, investigates types of rural road drivers, their behaviour and attitudes. PDF (0.18 mb)
Ethnic and cultural surveys: challenges and best practice
(Article published in ESOMAR monthly publication Research World, December 2007)

This article examines what are the key issues and responses in conducting surveys on ethnicity and religion. PDF (0.16 mb)
Exit polls in Germany
(Presented at the International Conference of Survey methods in Multinational, Multiregional, & Multicultural Contexts [3MC] Berlin, June 2008)

In this paper, TNS makes a review of its history in conducting exit polls in Germany and highlights. PowerPoint (2.07 mb)
Measuring commitment to basic education
(ILO research)

Using the Conversion model, TNS helped the International Labour Organisation to establish the cost of education is the main contributing factor to child labour as opposed to lack of commitment. PDF (0.19 mb)
Multinational research @ TNS
(Presented at the International Conference on Survey methods in Multinational, Multiregional, and Multicultural Contexts [3MC] Berlin, June 2008)

This paper presents TNS’ understanding and capacities in handling major multicountry projects. PowerPoint (1.91 mb)
Paris Equality Summit
On invitation of DG Employment, TNS opinion presented EuroBarometer results on discrimination at the Paris Equality Summit 2008 PDF (1.74 mb)
Polls ain’t Polls
(Article published in 2008)

This article is a plea for transparent and accurate polling. PDF (0.02 mb)
Social Assessment Framework
(A new framework for program evaluation and monitoring)

A unique model of thinking for evaluating social development program and monitor behavioural change. PDF (0.06 mb)
The Voice of One, the Voice of Many
(Paper presented at the WAPOR annual Conference, New Orleans, May 2008)

Based on recent Eurobarometer data collected by TNS, this paper envisages how people assess the democratic process within the EU. PowerPoint (4.42 mb)
World Social Marketing Conference
An overview of a high impact social marketing programme targeting family violence. The paper showcases the formative research that helped set up the campaign PowerPoint (0.47 mb)

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