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Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SFQ70A2RBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
14.00
Year-over-Year Change
-17.65%
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 survey participation rates and potential economic sentiment trends.
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 metric to understand response patterns in economic surveys and gauge potential sampling variations. The unseasonally adjusted quarterly data helps researchers analyze raw participation metrics without statistical smoothing.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic survey sampling and compiled quarterly by tracking the total number of respondents across various economic research instruments.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized in macroeconomic analysis to assess survey reliability, response rates, and potential shifts in data collection methodologies.
Key Facts
- Represents raw quarterly respondent count without seasonal adjustments
- Provides baseline data for understanding survey participation trends
- Useful for evaluating research methodology and sampling consistency
FAQs
Q: What does this trend specifically measure?
A: It tracks the total number of survey participants on a quarterly basis before any seasonal statistical adjustments are applied.
Q: Why are unseasonally adjusted numbers important?
A: Unseasonally adjusted data provides raw, unadjusted 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 respondent numbers.
Q: What can researchers learn from this trend?
A: Researchers can analyze response rates, identify potential sampling biases, and understand variations in survey participation.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The data represents raw counts and does not account for seasonal variations or provide deeper contextual analysis of the respondents.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted [SFQ70A2RBUNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025