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MRS has a co-operation agreement with the Association
for Survey Computing (ASC).
The ASC aims to keep people up to date with the role of computers
in all aspects of the survey research process. In particular its aims are:
- To act as a forum for the various disciplines within survey research
and statistical computing
- To inform members of the latest software packages and techniques
- To organise regular conferences and workshops on key topics within
the industry
- To disseminate information via its website and publications
- To catalogue current software systems
The ASC publishes a definitive guide to survey software, the Register
for Statistical and Survey Analysis, and organises regular conferences
and workshops.
Events
ASC/MRS Technology Social Events
MRS and the Association for Survey Computing (ASC) have developed a programme of quarterly social evenings, to provide a short briefing on a technology topic of interest, followed by an opportunity to socialise with friends and colleagues in the industry. These joint events are open to MRS Members, ASC Members and those who work at MRS Company Partner organisations.
The next meeting will be held in Spring - date and details to be confirmed.
Reports from previous meetings are available on ASC website (www.asc.org.uk). If you would like to be notified about future events, please submit the online form
One-day Conferences
Embracing the Social Media Revolution: Using New Technologies in the Research Process
22 April 2010
Venue: Imperial College, London
Cost: £99
The one day conference will focus on the technology behind the phenomenon. The industry is changing and it is vital that survey technology is well placed to deliver the technology required to drive research. Key topics will include:
- How is technology currently enhancing digital research? How has it been beneficial to clients and our research participants
- The future of survey technology in a digital age and the role of traditional MR software suppliers
- Practicalities and lessons learnt from implementing research 2.0 technology
- Is the industry threatened by the democratization of digital technology?
- What’s next? A fad or the beginning of a new research world?
Keynote speakers: Matt Rhodes, Fresh Minds, Ray Poynter, The Future Place and Bruce Daisley, Head of YouTube and Google Display UK.
Programme and booking information
Autumn Conference - diary date
Theme: Renewing the Rules of Engagement: Putting Pizzazz into the Research Process
30 September 2010
Venue: Imperial College, London
International Conference - prov dates - 21-23 September 2011
Recent conferences:
The MRS/ASC Award for Technology Effectiveness
The MRS/ASC Award for Technology Effectiveness is a joint award
for excellence in technology for market, opinion and social research.
The Award is presented to the company or individual considered to have
achieved the highest level of excellence in creating software or other
technology that promotes greater effectiveness in the practice and delivery
of research. See the Awards section for further information.
Further information on the Association for Survey Computing, including membership information, is available from their website at www.asc.org.uk.
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