Methodology behind a longitudinal study of how couples meet and stay together
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This article describes the methodology behind a data-driven story about relationships, based on the "How Couples Meet and Stay Together" survey conducted in 2017, 2020, and 2022. The researchers used weighted analysis to ensure representative results, with icon visualizations representing participants surveyed across all three waves. The piece tracks over 1,000 people through the ups and downs of their relationships.
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To get a representative analysis, the researchers weighted each respondent based on demographic characteristics.
All of the icon visualizations in this piece reflect the general results of a weighted analysis, but the exact numbers may differ.
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