Methodology


Scotland Survey

Accuracy of Ipsos Scottish Election final poll

Ipsos statement on the accuracy of our final poll in the 2021 Scottish Election.
Scotland Publication

Switching to an alternative survey method to assess crime levels in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic

Emily Gray and Chris Martin of Ipsos Scotland explain the alternative methodological approach we took so that evidence to inform crime and justice decision-making in Scotland could still be collected during the pandemic.
Sports Publication

Active Lives Survey 2019/20: How do you run a school-based survey when children are not at school?

Dr. Margaret Blake looks at how conducting Active Lives Survey research among school pupils during the pandemic has encouraged innovation while gathering important evidence on the impact of the pandemic on children’s lives.
Methodology Publication

Data Integration: Understanding media in context

As brands and media owners find they have an increasing number of data sources available, this thought piece explores the benefits of our data integration methodology.
Customer Experience Publication

When difference doesn’t mean different: Understanding cultural bias

Running global Customer Experience studies provides both better value for money than individual country studies and a degree of standardisation across markets. However, their validity remains at risk from an age-old research problem: cultural bias.
Neurosciences Publication

What matters to the public in Neuroscience and Mental Health research?

This is a report of findings from a public dialogue carried out by Ipsos and commissioned by the Wellcome Trust. The dialogue aimed to better understand the interests and priorities of the public across a full range of Neuroscience and Mental Health research.
Social Media Publication

Public Attitudes Towards Online Targeting

New Ipsos research for the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) shows strong public support for greater regulation of online platforms.
Market Research Publication

Mobile-First Best Practice Guide

Our latest best practice guide outlines the benefits of mobile-first and the simple rules you should follow when designing or reviewing an online survey.
Election Survey

Ipsos 2019 General Election Exit Poll accurate again

The Ipsos election night Exit Poll for the BBC, ITV and Sky News once again proved its worth with its accurate prediction of the final 2019 general election result.