Your Questions; Michigan's Answers.

Adding questions to SOSS is a great way to collect data without having to manage a survey yourself. Wondering how it works? Check out the SOSS Basics page!

SOSS Basics

 

Public Data Access

All SOSS data is released to the public six months after a survey is completed. There are over 20 years of datasets that you can download or to analyze online, and there are no restrictions on its use (we just ask that you cite SOSS)!

SOSS Data

 

The MSU State of the State Survey (SOSS) is a phone and online public opinion survey of Michigan adults. SOSS findings are published in top-tier academic journals, guide policy decisions, and receive national media coverage. From pilot projects to full-scale data collection, the MSU State of the State Survey is your source for high-quality public opinion data in Michigan. SOSS has been the force behind scores of faculty, student, and non-profit research projects and publications over the last 20 years.

News

August 21, 2020

Michigan Rates Whitmer, Trump and Economy

State of the State Survey yields clues to economy and the economy ahead. Analysis from IPPSR's Charles Ballard, Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld.

March 13, 2023

86th State of the State Survey Brief Report

The 86th State of the State Survey Brief Report (.pdf) has been released, March 13th, 2023 by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.

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December 02, 2019

Michigan on the Edge of Recession? Term Limits on Edge of Reverse?

Michigan, and the upper midwest, is seeing slow job growth this year. Should term limits be limited too? Listen in on a new State of the State Podcast.

June 11, 2019

New Technologies Needed to Combat Opioid Crisis

New research suggests the state arm itsself with training, monitoring and wiretapping to battle opioids. IPPSR podcasts predict long legislative summer...

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