Daniel Yankelovich
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Daniel Yankelovich is a public opinion
analyst and social scientist
.
, Yankelovich graduated from Harvard University
in 1946 and 1950 before completing postgraduate studies at the Sorbonne
in France. As a psychology professor he has taught at New York University
and the The New School for Social Research. In 1996 he served as Senior Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government
at Harvard.
, he founded Public Agenda
, a nonpartisan group devoted to public opinion and citizen education. In 1995 he was awarded the Helen Dinerman Award by the World Association for Public Opinion Research
.
, Analysis of The Landmark Forum and Its Benefits, which consisted of a survey conducted of more than 1300 people who completed The Landmark Forum during a three-month period. Some details of the study methodology
, especially concerning sampling methods and demographics
of study participants, remain undefined in Landmark Education's "full report" on it. It is unknown whether any part of Yankelovich's study was based on direct empirical research through participation in any of Landmark Education
's related coursework. Yankelovich concluded that 3 month after having participated 90% to 95% self-reported value in taking the course.
, Yale University Press, 2006 (ISBN 0-300-10856-7)).
Yankelovich is Chair of the Advisory Board of the Future of American Democracy Foundation
http://thefutureofamericandemocracyfoundation.org/index.html, a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation in partnership with Yale University Press
and the Yale Center for International and Area Studies http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/SeriesPage.asp?series=127, "dedicated to research and education aimed at renewing and sustaining the historic vision of American democracy."
Public opinion
Public opinion is the aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs held by the adult population. Public opinion can also be defined as the complex collection of opinions of many different people and the sum of all their views....
analyst and social scientist
Social Scientist
Social Scientist is a New Delhi based journal in social sciences and humanities published since 1972....
.
Education
After attending Boston Latin SchoolBoston Latin School
The Boston Latin School is a public exam school founded on April 23, 1635, in Boston, Massachusetts. It is both the first public school and oldest existing school in the United States....
, Yankelovich graduated from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
in 1946 and 1950 before completing postgraduate studies at the Sorbonne
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
in France. As a psychology professor he has taught at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
and the The New School for Social Research. In 1996 he served as Senior Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government
John F. Kennedy School of Government
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a public policy and public administration school, and one of Harvard's graduate and professional schools...
at Harvard.
Founds research firm
In 1958 he founded the marketing and research firm Daniel Yankelovich, Inc., which was later renamed as Yankelovich, Skelly, & White, Inc., remaining chair till 1986. He also founded The New York Times/Yankelovich Poll, now The New York Times/CBS Poll. In 1976, together with Cyrus VanceCyrus Vance
Cyrus Roberts Vance was an American lawyer and United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1980...
, he founded Public Agenda
Public agenda
Public Agenda is a New York City-based non-profit organization engaged in non-partisan research projects in subjects ranging from education to government leadership. The organization was founded by social scientist Daniel Yankelovich and former Secretary of State Cyrus Vance...
, a nonpartisan group devoted to public opinion and citizen education. In 1995 he was awarded the Helen Dinerman Award by the World Association for Public Opinion Research
World Association for Public Opinion Research
The World Association for Public Opinion Research is an international professional association of researchers in the fields of communication and survey research...
.
Landmark Education study
Yankelovich conducted an analysis of Landmark EducationLandmark Education
Landmark Education LLC is a personal training and development company which offers educational programs in approximately 115 locations in more than 20 countries worldwide....
, Analysis of The Landmark Forum and Its Benefits, which consisted of a survey conducted of more than 1300 people who completed The Landmark Forum during a three-month period. Some details of the study methodology
Methodology
Methodology is generally a guideline for solving a problem, with specificcomponents such as phases, tasks, methods, techniques and tools . It can be defined also as follows:...
, especially concerning sampling methods and demographics
Demographics
Demographics are the most recent statistical characteristics of a population. These types of data are used widely in sociology , public policy, and marketing. Commonly examined demographics include gender, race, age, disabilities, mobility, home ownership, employment status, and even location...
of study participants, remain undefined in Landmark Education's "full report" on it. It is unknown whether any part of Yankelovich's study was based on direct empirical research through participation in any of Landmark Education
Landmark Education
Landmark Education LLC is a personal training and development company which offers educational programs in approximately 115 locations in more than 20 countries worldwide....
's related coursework. Yankelovich concluded that 3 month after having participated 90% to 95% self-reported value in taking the course.
Publications
His books include Coming to Public Judgment:Making Democracy Work in a Complex World (ISBN 0-8156-0254-5), The Magic of Dialogue:Transforming Conflict into Cooperation (ISBN 0-684-85457-0), Profit With Honor: The New Stage of Market Capitalism (ISBN 0-300-10858-3), and Uniting America: Restoring the Vital Center to American Democracy (editor, with Norton GarfinkleNorton Garfinkle
Norton Garfinkle is an economist and author.He received a BA with honors from Columbia University and did his graduate work at Columbia University and Princeton University...
, Yale University Press, 2006 (ISBN 0-300-10856-7)).
Trusteeships and Advisory Boards
He has served as a trustee at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Education.Yankelovich is Chair of the Advisory Board of the Future of American Democracy Foundation
Future of American Democracy Foundation
The Future of American Democracy Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy foundation dedicated to research and education, working in partnership with the Yale University Press to clarify and analyze contemporary domestic and foreign policy. Board members include distinguished scholars...
http://thefutureofamericandemocracyfoundation.org/index.html, a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation in partnership with Yale University Press
Yale University Press
Yale University Press is a book publisher founded in 1908 by George Parmly Day. It became an official department of Yale University in 1961, but remains financially and operationally autonomous....
and the Yale Center for International and Area Studies http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/SeriesPage.asp?series=127, "dedicated to research and education aimed at renewing and sustaining the historic vision of American democracy."
External links
- www.danyankelovich.com
- Daniel Yankelovich Papers at the University of ConnecticutUniversity of ConnecticutThe admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
library - Public Agenda
- International Leadership Forum