The Survey Research Methods Section is calling on members to submit topic-contributed session proposals for JSM 2026, especially those aligned with the “Communities in Action” theme.
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Survey Research Methods Section Calls for 2026 Course Proposals
The Survey Research Methods Section is calling for 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings continuing education course proposals.
Survey Research Methods Section: Activities at and After JSM
SRMS members plan to connect in person with fellow JSM attendees and will host several events.
SRMS to Sponsor Host of JSM Sessions
The Survey Research Methods Section is sponsoring a robust lineup of sessions at the 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings.
Survey Research Methods Section to Offer Continuing Education Course
The Survey Research Methods Section is sponsoring a continuing education course at the 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings titled “Statistical Tools for Analysis of Nonprobability Samples.” It will be taught by Jae-Kwang Kim from Iowa State University and Yonghyun Kwon from the Korea Military Academy.
Survey Research Methods Section Reflects on 2024, Looks Ahead to 2025
SRMS made strides toward student engagement last year with the Government Statistics Section and Social Statistics Section, SRMS awarded five student paper awards. In the coming year, SRMS looks forward to continuing to tackle important themes, including the role of nonprobability data sources and collaborations across sections.
Surveys Here to Stay
With the proliferation of data and data sources, one might think surveys are becoming less in demand or less important, but ensuring estimations and predictions are solidly anchored in a probabilistic approach that enables drawing solid inferential conclusions is needed more than ever.
Survey Research Methods Section Looks Ahead with Sights on Nonresponse
In 2025, members of the Survey Research Methods Section will focus on engaging new members, addressing low survey response rates, and developing innovative approaches while maintaining valid statistical inference amidst evolving challenges.
SRMS Revisits JSM, Offers Benefits
During the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings, the Survey Research Methods Section sponsored or cosponsored four invited paper sessions, nine topic-contributed paper sessions, 10 contributed paper sessions, seven contributed speed presentations, five contributed posters, and two roundtable discussions.
SRMS Elects Officers, Offers Webinar, Sponsors Sessions
The Survey Research Methods Section elected new officers, sponsored several JSM events, and shared upcoming webinar plans.


