74) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Consumer Abs (for Example, Backed by Credit Card Receivables or Auto Loans) Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SFQ74B4RBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
13.00
Year-over-Year Change
30.00%
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 and survey participation rates across various economic research initiatives.
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 survey response dynamics and potential sampling variations in economic research. The unseasonally adjusted quarterly data helps researchers assess raw participation levels without smoothing techniques.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic quarterly surveys, aggregating the total number of participants who responded to specific economic research questionnaires.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized in sampling analysis, research design, and understanding potential biases in economic survey methodologies.
Key Facts
- Represents raw, unmodified respondent count
- Collected on a quarterly basis
- Provides baseline for survey participation metrics
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 unseasonally adjusted numbers important?
A: Unseasonally adjusted data provides a direct view of raw participation without statistical smoothing, revealing actual response patterns.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, offering a consistent snapshot of survey participation rates.
Q: What can researchers learn from this trend?
A: Researchers can analyze response rates, identify potential sampling variations, and assess survey methodology effectiveness.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The trend only captures raw respondent 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 [SFQ74B4RBUNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025