One well-known reference is J. Converse's book, Survey Research in the United States: Roots and Emergence 1890-1960.

One well-known reference is J. Converse's book, Survey Research in the United States: Roots and Emergence 1890-1960.

Hi Francesco,

Here are a couple ResearchGate references to survey research and big data:

Chapter Big Data and Survey Research: Supplement or Substitute?

Article Big Data in Survey Research

Best wishes...Nick

PS. Here is a very brief historical overview of survey research: http://www.pra.ca/resources/pages/files/technotes/history_e.pdf

Hi Francesco,

I recently presented in a conference my own approach of survey research in social science during the last fifty years: From surveys to paradigms, leading to a general philosophy of social science, here enclosed. You can also see this presentation on the website: www.demografia.tv.

thanks to all! Amazing suggestions!

intersting question