Dr. Peter Miller

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter V. Miller is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Northwestern University's School of Communication. He serves as an editor for the scholarly journal, Public Opinion Quarterly, and conducts extensive research in public opinion research methods. His work mainly focuses on issues related to the validity of social science research, public opinion polls, government surveys, and audience measurements. He examines the role of survey research in the context of public policy, identifying various implications and challenges faced in this domain. With a PhD in Mass Communication Research from the University of Michigan, Dr. Miller has contributed significantly to the field of communication studies. His recent publications include contributions to works discussing the future of survey interviews and the limitations of polls within public discourse. He has taught various courses in public opinion, campaign strategy, research methods, and survey research techniques.

Research Interests

Courses

Public Opinion Campaign Strategy Research Methods Survey Research

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.