Pacific Chapter of American Association For Public Opinion Research
Bringing together professionals
in public opinion and survey research
in the western United States
2009 PAPOR Conference
Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco - December 10-11, 2009
Highlights of the 2009 Conference

Two Short Courses! One with Paul Lavrakis on "Use of Incentives in Surveys " and another with Professor David Dutwin -
"Address-Based Sampling: How to do it - practical tips"

Plenary with David Binder: "The Importance of Language to Winning the Policy Debate"

Sessions:
Survey Design and Methodology
The Changing U.S. -- Shifting Populations, Shifting Power, and Bracing for Battles of 2010 and Beyond
The Twists And Turns Of U.S. Public Opinion About Health Reform
Economic Recovery and Federal Stimulus - 11 Months Later
Western States Roundtable: 2010 Governor and Senatorial Races

Student Paper Competition Winner: Frank Samson, Stanford University:
"Asian Group Threat and Malleable White Attitudes toward Grade Point Average".
Runner-up: David Lassen, Brigham Young University.

Link to Conference Presentations

Link to 2009 Preliminary Conference Program



PAPOR gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions from our sponsors...
Executive Level

AAPOR - The Student Paper Competition
Population Research Systems - Thursday Night Dinner

Diamond Level

Davis Research LLC
Ciruli Associations
Research Now

Gold Level

Apperson Digital Technology Services

SilverLevel

Directions in Research
Goodwin Simon Victoria Research
ISA
CfMC

 

Conference Hotel:

The Sir Francis Drake,
a beautifully restored boutique hotel in the heart of the Union Square area. Book now at the low conference rate of $169 for single or double occupancy. Make reservations directly by calling 800-227-5480. Mention "the PAPOR Annual Meeting" to receive the conference rate. Limited number of rooms at that rate available Wednesday through Saturday. Come for the conference, stay for a weekend in beautiful San Francisco, all aglitter for the holidays.

Conference Related Links:
        Newsletter - Special Conference Issue (pdf)
Sir Francis Drake Hotel - Map
Frommers guide, Sir Francis Drake Hotel