Survey Research

Survey Research

Contact Information

Mark Kerr
415.615.3219
mkerr@wested.org

When we want to collect large amounts of information about people's knowledge, experiences, and attitudes, we conduct a survey. See below for our work on survey research.

Course-Taking Patterns and Preparation for Postsecondary Education in California's Public University Systems Among Minority Youth

This study, prepared by WestEd's Regional Educational Laboratory West (REL West), examines the extent to which California high school students meet the high school course requirements for admission to California's four-year public universities.

Healthy Kids Survey

Read the research behind WestEd's Healthy Kids Survey, a youth self-report data collection system that provides information on risk behaviors and resilience to schools, districts, and communities.

Measuring Resilience and Youth Development: The Psychometric Properties of the Healthy Kids Survey

This study aims to improve resilience assessment and research so that educators can shape their school environment to promote academic resilience.