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Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SFQ78BISNR • 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 methods and survey participation rates across various economic research contexts.
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 potential changes in research engagement or sampling methodologies. Economists use this data to understand survey response dynamics and potential shifts in research participation patterns.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic quarterly surveys, aggregating the total number of respondents across different economic research initiatives.
Historical Context
This metric helps researchers and policymakers assess the reliability and representativeness of economic surveys and research studies.
Key Facts
- Tracks raw number of survey participants quarterly
- Not seasonally adjusted, providing direct response count
- Useful for understanding research participation trends
FAQs
Q: What does this trend specifically measure?
A: It measures the total number of respondents in economic surveys on a quarterly basis without seasonal adjustments.
Q: Why is the number of respondents important?
A: The respondent count helps assess survey reliability, representativeness, and potential sampling bias in economic research.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Data is gathered through systematic quarterly surveys across various economic research initiatives.
Q: How do researchers use this information?
A: Researchers analyze respondent counts to validate survey methodologies and understand potential shifts in research participation.
Q: Are there limitations to this metric?
A: The raw count doesn't account for response quality or demographic representation, requiring additional contextual analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted [SFQ78BISNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025