The Stanford Institute for the Quantitative Study of Society (SIQSS) presented the results of its Study of the Social Consequences of the Internet at a press conference on Wednesday, February 16, 2000. This report was updated April 21, 2000, and now includes analysis on online purchasing behavior. The survey was conducted by Knowledge Networks (formerly InterSurvey, Inc.) over the Internet, but with a randomly selected sample of the population, not just current internet users. The study was supported by generous donations from the SIQSS Advisory Board, Knowledge Networks, and McKinsey & Co. The Principal Investigators are Norman Nie and Lutz Erbring.
A printable Preliminary Report is available. The following individual components of the preliminary report, as well as supporting documentation, are also available:
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- Study Objectives and Methodology
- Press Release
- Detailed Report
- Survey Questions
- Supporting Documentation
The second survey studying the impact of the Internet on Society was recently completed, and we expect the preliminary findings to be released shortly. This most recent survey relies on a modified time diary methodology, an attempt to collect the most accurate measure of daily activities, including Internet use.
Last modified: Fri Jul 6 11:16:54 PDT 2001