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Social and public surveys are studies conducted to find out the views, opinions and suggestions of people on various issues in society. The purpose of these surveys is to gather opinions, especially on public policy, social issues, government services, economic conditions and other areas. Such surveys can be conducted by both private organizations and government agencies.

The main objectives and characteristics of social and public surveys are:

1. Gathering community opinions

Social surveys are conducted to find out how people feel about certain issues and what opinions they express. The information obtained from these surveys shows the way society thinks on various topics.

For example:

• People's opinions about economic problems
• Proposals for improving educational policy.
• Public understanding of health issues

2. Measuring public opinion

Opinion polls may be conducted before elections or to predict voter behavior on certain issues. This helps determine which areas policy makers and government agencies should focus on.

For example:

• Election behavior of voters
• Public opinion on social and economic issues in the near future

3. Identify problems

The existence of various social problems is determined through social and public surveys. Such problems include, for example, education, healthcare, unemployment, etc. may be in areas such as For example:

• Unemployment rates and people having difficulty finding work.
• Problem of access to medical services

4. Improvement of social services and resources

Surveys help determine the effectiveness and needs of existing social services in a community. This allows governmental and non-governmental organizations to make informed decisions to improve social services.