Social Weather Stations
Appearance
scientific | |
Industry | Research |
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Genre | public opinion polling |
Founded | 1985 |
Founder | Dr. Mahar Mangahas Prof. Felipe Miranda Mercedes R. Abad Jose P. de Jesus Ma. Alcestis Abrera Mangahas Gemino H. Abad Rosa Linda Tidalgo-Miranda |
Headquarters | 52 Malingap Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City, Philippines |
Area served | Philippines |
Key people | Dr. Mahar Mangahas Linda Luz B. Guerrero Ricardo Abad Ruperto P. Alonzo Virginia A. Teodosio Eduardo Roberto Jasmin Acuña |
Products | survey data, public opinion |
Revenue | subscriptions |
Website | sws.org.ph |
The Social Weather Stations or SWS is a social research institution in the
nonprofit institution. It is the foremost public-opinion polling body in the Philippines
. As an independent institution, it formally registered on 8 August 1985.
The institution
As an
analysis (so minds may understand their solutions).[1]
Its basic functions include: social analysis and research, with stress on social indicators and the development of new data sources; design and implementation of social, economic, and political surveys, including public opinion polls; and the dissemination of research findings through publications, seminars, briefings, and other channels.
Founding Fellows
- Dr. Mahar Mangahas (currently the President and CEO)
- Prof. Felipe B. Miranda
- Mercedes R. Abad
- Jose P. de Jesus
- Ma. Alcestis Abrera-Mangahas
- Gemino H. Abad
- Rosa Linda Tidalgo-Miranda
Social Weather Indicators
- Statistic Database
- Change in quality of life
- Expected change in quality of life
- Expected change in the economy
- Satisfaction with the President
See also
References
- ^ "Social Weather Stations Official Website". Retrieved 2006-12-22.
Further reading
- Abenir, Luis; Pedro Laylo Jr. (July 1996). "The 1995 Senatorial Election Surveys". SWS Bulletins. July (96). Social Weather Stations, Inc.: 13–14.
- Arroyo, Dennis M.; Luis E. Abenir (March 1992). "The Public Ranks the Presidentiables: A November 1991 Reading". SWS Bulletins. March (92). Social Weather Stations, Inc.: 5.
- Guerrero, Linda Luz; Mahar Mangahas (May 1997). "Polling About Polls in the Philippines in the Philippines". SWS Bulletins. May (97). Social Weather Stations, Inc.: 9–10.
- Guerrero, Linda Luz & Ramirez, Ophelia (March 1998). "The 1992 and 1995 Philippine Exit Polls". Social Weather Stations, Inc.
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(help) - Guerrero, Linda Luz B.; Mahar Mangahas (August 2004). "Public Opinion Polling in the Philippines". In John Gray Geer (ed.). Public Opinion and Polling Around the World: A Historical Encyclopedia. ABC-Clio. ISBN 1-57607-911-2.
- Laquian, Aprodicio A. (1998). Joseph Ejercito "Erap" Estrada: The Centennial President. Institute of Asian Research, University of British Columbia. ISBN 9780888651716.
- Mangahas, Mahar & Arroyo, Dennis (March 1992). "February 1992 Voter Preferences for President". SWS Bulletins. March (92). Social Weather Stations, Inc.: 6.
- Mangahas, Mahar (April 1993). "The Philippine Social Climate --- According to SWS Surveys". Social Weather Stations, Inc.
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(help) - Mangahas, Mahar (November 1999). "In Defense of Survey Freedom". Social Weather Stations, Inc.
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(help) - Mangahas, Mahar, Linda Luz Guerrero, and Gerardo A. Sandoval (June 1999). "Opinion Polling and National Elections in the Philippines". Social Weather Stations, Inc.
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(help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Panganiban, Artemio V. (2000). Transparency, Unanimity, and Diversity. Manila, Philippines: Supreme Court Press.
- Panganiban, Artemio V. (2001). A Centenary of Justice. Manila, Philippines: Supreme Court Press.
- Posadas, Conchita & Sandoval, Gerardo (June 1992). "How Did SWS Fare in Predicting the May 11, 1992 Election Results?". SWS Bulletins. June (92). Social Weather Stations, Inc.: 12.
- Posadas, Conchita L. (June 1992). "The SWS 1992 Election-Day Surveys". SWS Bulletins. June (92). Social Weather Stations, Inc.: 11.
- Rocamora, Joel (June 1998). "Elections '98: Who Won? Who Lost?". Political Brief, Institute for Popular Democracy.
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(help) - Sandoval, Gerardo A. (1998-12-02). "SWS Surveys on the 1992, 1995, and 1998 Elections". paper presented at the 7th National Convention on Statistics, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel.
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External links
- "Social Weather Stations Official Website". Retrieved 2006-12-22.