78) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Lending Against Each of the Following Collateral Types Changed?| A. High-Grade Corporate Bonds. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SFQ78ADCNR • 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
Tracks the quarterly count of survey respondents in economic research. Provides critical insight into sample size and data collection methodology.
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
This metric represents the total number of participants in quarterly economic surveys. It helps researchers assess survey representativeness and statistical reliability.
Methodology
Counted directly from survey participation records each quarter.
Historical Context
Used by economists to validate survey statistical significance and sampling methods.
Key Facts
- Quarterly tracking of survey participants
- Indicates survey statistical reliability
- Critical for research methodology validation
FAQs
Q: Why is the number of survey respondents important?
A: More respondents increase statistical confidence and reduce margin of error in economic research.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly with each new survey cycle.
Q: Can survey size affect economic analysis?
A: Yes, larger sample sizes provide more accurate and representative economic insights.
Q: What determines a good survey sample size?
A: Depends on research goals, population complexity, and desired statistical confidence.
Q: Are there limitations to this metric?
A: Sample size alone doesn't guarantee quality; respondent selection and survey design matter.
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22) How Has the Provision of Differential Terms by Your Institution to Most-Favored (as a Function of Breadth, Duration, and Extent of Relationship) Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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70) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which CMBS Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
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25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 3. Adoption of More-Stringent Market Conventions (That Is, Collateral Terms and Agreements, ISDA Protocols). | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents (SFQ78ADCNR), retrieved from FRED.