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Polling
Collect data on public opinions and attitudes around government policies, programs, and political questions.
Policy impact studies
Evaluate the effects of policy changes on different population groups across geographies.
Community needs
Assess community needs and priorities to develop impactful programs and public policy.

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Key platform features to help you gather rich, varied feedback from diverse or niche audiences.

Advanced participant targeting
Use 300+ audience filters, representative samples, and custom screening to find the right participants for your project.
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Integrations
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