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Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
CTQ40FDCNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the number of survey respondents in a quarterly, non-seasonally adjusted dataset. The metric provides insights into data collection methodologies and potential sample size variations across economic research and surveys.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Economists use this trend to understand the statistical robustness of quarterly economic surveys and research studies. The number of respondents can indicate the reliability and representativeness of collected economic data.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic quarterly surveys, with respondent counts tracked without seasonal adjustments to maintain raw data integrity.
Historical Context
This metric helps researchers and policymakers assess the statistical significance and potential bias in economic research and survey-based economic analyses.
Key Facts
- Represents raw count of survey participants
- Provides baseline for understanding data collection scale
- Not seasonally adjusted to maintain original data integrity
FAQs
Q: What does this trend specifically measure?
A: It tracks the total number of respondents in quarterly economic surveys without seasonal adjustments. This helps researchers understand sample size variations.
Q: Why is the number of respondents important?
A: More respondents typically indicate greater statistical reliability and reduced margin of error in economic research. It helps validate the representativeness of survey findings.
Q: How is this data series identified?
A: The series is identified by the unique code CTQ40FDCNR in Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) repositories.
Q: How do researchers use this trend?
A: Economists and policy analysts use respondent counts to assess survey quality, potential biases, and the statistical significance of economic research findings.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of survey participation across different economic research initiatives.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted [CTQ40FDCNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025