Use of Surveys
Random Samples
These surveys are used when trying to accurately estimate the knowledge and opinions of the entire populace of the city. Depending on the level of precision needed we may use multiple methods of contacting selected citizens such as stratification and cluster sampling.
Membership Survey
Before the ETA enters into a major campaign the membership is asked to weigh in. The membership surveys help the ETA board to analyze the issues and gauge membership consensus.
Open Surveys
Open surveys allow the ETA to collect and quantatively review the views citiezens who are interested in various issues. These surveys can be useful in developing ideas about issues and future random samples.
Surveys Issues
Current Surveys
Independant Water Board (Member Survey)
The ETA is evaluting the concept of adding independent members to the SDWD Board of Directors and opposing rate increases until
Open Government (Open Survey)
The ETA strong backs the principles of open government. Is this an issue for the public? In practice, some open government practices have costs. Is the sunlight worth the costs? What do you think?
Recent Surveys