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Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SFQ56A1TCNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the number of survey respondents on a quarterly basis without seasonal adjustments. The data provides insights into sampling methodologies and potential variations in economic research participation.
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
The trend represents a quantitative measure of survey participation across different economic research initiatives. Economists use this metric to understand response rates, sampling depth, and potential biases in data collection.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic quarterly surveys, tracking the total number of participants without applying seasonal adjustment techniques.
Historical Context
This metric helps researchers and policymakers assess the reliability and representativeness of economic surveys and research studies.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly survey participation numbers
- Provides unmodified, raw respondent count
- Useful for assessing research sampling integrity
FAQs
Q: What does this trend specifically measure?
A: It measures the total number of survey participants in a given quarter without applying seasonal adjustments to the data.
Q: Why are non-seasonally adjusted numbers important?
A: Non-seasonally adjusted data provides raw, unmodified insights that can reveal underlying participation patterns without statistical smoothing.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of survey participation rates.
Q: What can researchers learn from this trend?
A: Researchers can analyze response rates, identify potential sampling biases, and understand variations in economic survey participation.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The trend only captures raw participant numbers and does not provide qualitative insights into survey responses or demographic details.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted [SFQ56A1TCNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025