The [[Roper Center for Public Opinion Research]], established in 1947 by [[Elmo Roper]] is "the leading educational facility in the field of public opinion [and] exists to promote the intelligent, responsible and imaginative use of public opinion in addressing the problems faced by Americans and citizens of other nations."<ref>[http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/center/roper_purpose.html ''Center Purpose'']. Roper Center, University of Connecticut. 2008. 6 May 2008.</ref> It currently maintains the world's largest archive of survey data<ref>''Center Purpose'' op cit</ref> which is made available to "academic and policy researchers, the press, business, and others who are interested in poll findings."<ref>[http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/center/roper_history.html ''History of the Roper Center'']. Roper Center, University of Connecticut. 2008. 6 May 2008.</ref> It is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. The center also provides training for students in survey research and public opinion. | The [[Roper Center for Public Opinion Research]], established in 1947 by [[Elmo Roper]] is "the leading educational facility in the field of public opinion [and] exists to promote the intelligent, responsible and imaginative use of public opinion in addressing the problems faced by Americans and citizens of other nations."<ref>[http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/center/roper_purpose.html ''Center Purpose'']. Roper Center, University of Connecticut. 2008. 6 May 2008.</ref> It currently maintains the world's largest archive of survey data<ref>''Center Purpose'' op cit</ref> which is made available to "academic and policy researchers, the press, business, and others who are interested in poll findings."<ref>[http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/center/roper_history.html ''History of the Roper Center'']. Roper Center, University of Connecticut. 2008. 6 May 2008.</ref> It is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. The center also provides training for students in survey research and public opinion. |