Saudi Center for Opinion Polls Obtains Two ISO Certificates for Quality and Data Analysis

11 Aug 2024

The Saudi Center for Opinion Polling (SCOP) participation in the WAPOR International Conference in Seoul has laid the foundation for scientific collaboration with European counterparts in developing metrics and standards for response rates in surveys and their impacts.

SCOP concluded its participation in the 77th annual international conference hosted by the World Association for Public Opinion Research (WAPOR), held in Seoul, South Korea, from July 28-31. The conference was attended by hundreds of researchers from 51 countries. Dr. Abdullah Alhokail, President of SCOP, highlighted the importance of addressing this methodological issue in his research paper, especially considering the current variance in international practices and the lack of specific solutions from recognized international bodies. Following the presentation, Dr. Torbjörn Sjöström, CEO of Novus Group International, contacted Dr. Alhokail, expressing support for the research paper and proposing joint collaboration between ...

02 Jun 2024

Public Opinion Polling and the Economy

The Saudi Center for Opinion Polls (SCOP) recently engaged in an insightful session at the Public Investment Fund (PIF) hosted by Dr. Ismail Radwan, Director for Economics and Investment Strategy, focusing on “The power of polling.” During the visit, Dr Abdullah Alhokail and Cees Faber showcased examples across various sectors such as sports, tourism, housing, health, and expats, emphasizing the significance of representative sampling, scientific rigor, and accuracy throughout the survey process. Furthermore, critical points and “watch-outs” to consider when conducting surveys were highlighted, enriching the discussion. The meeting concluded with both teams exploring potential avenues for future collaboration.

31 Jan 2024

Listening to the population!

The Saudi Center for Opinion Polling (SCOP) was invited by the Council of Health Insurance (CHI) to present at their CX forum and facilitated an interactive session on “Listening to the population, the value of opinion polling”. The presentation included the approach and outcomes of two studies. One study centered on the over-time development of a range of indicators measuring perceptions around Vision 2030 within the Kingdom, as well highlighted significant differences between population groups on key attributes. The second study presented a logistical regression model developed to improve the vaccination rate during the launch of the first Covid vaccination ...

10 Dec 2023

How inflation affects Saudi families

Inflation has become a big issue the world over since the start of the pandemic. No one really knows what causes inflation despite what you might read in economic textbooks. Most economists agree that the generous support policies unleashed during the pandemic to help citizens and businesses weather the shock resulted in a huge demand for goods that could not be met as easily because it was coupled with supply chain bottlenecks: China Inc was closed for business. The debate continues about whether inflation is transitory or here to stay, with famous economists taking both sides. One reason economists often ...

08 Oct 2023

Have Saudis abandoned reading books?!

Saudi Arabia has a rich literary tradition. The Riyadh International Book Fair attracts participants from all over the world. The Saudi Center for Opinion Polling (SCOP) is committed to the importance of a reading culture. A SCOP team participated in the fair’s programme. They presented and led a seminar titled “Have Saudis Abandoned Books?” at King Saud University. The seminar aimed to raise awareness of the importance of books and reading, general reading behaviour in the Kingdom and included a comparison with global trends. During the seminar, the team presented a detailed analysis of reading habits in Saudi society. The ...

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The Saudi Center for Opinion Polling (SCOP) participation in the WAPOR International Conference in Seoul has laid the foundation for scientific collaboration with European counterparts in developing metrics and standards for response rates in surveys and their impacts.

Public Opinion Polling and the Economy

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