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Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SFQ70B4TSNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
-50.00%
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 metric provides insights into data collection methodologies and potential variations in economic research sampling.
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 raw count of participants in economic surveys, reflecting the base sample size for quarterly research. Economists use this metric to understand survey representativeness and potential sampling variations.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic survey sampling, with respondents counted and aggregated on a quarterly basis without applying seasonal adjustment techniques.
Historical Context
This indicator helps researchers validate survey reliability and assess the statistical robustness of economic research findings.
Key Facts
- Provides raw count of survey participants
- Collected quarterly without seasonal adjustments
- Important for understanding research sample sizes
FAQs
Q: What does this trend specifically measure?
A: It measures the total number of survey respondents in a given quarter before any statistical adjustments are made.
Q: Why are non-seasonally adjusted numbers important?
A: Non-seasonally adjusted data shows raw numbers without accounting for predictable seasonal variations, providing a direct view of the original data.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, reflecting the most recent survey participant counts.
Q: What can researchers learn from this trend?
A: Researchers can assess sample size consistency, survey participation rates, and potential sampling biases across different quarters.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The trend only shows participant count and does not provide insights into survey responses or qualitative data.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted [SFQ70B4TSNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025