Spark Talk: “Measuring Conspiracy Theory Beliefs” by Joseph Uscinski (January 24th, 2025)
Jan 24, 2025
10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Date(s) - 24/01/2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Description: Conspiracy theory research has exploded in the last five years. However, many questions remain about how best to measure beliefs in conspiracy theories. Joseph Uscinski will discuss the promises and pitfalls of various measurement methods, including surveys and content analysis.
Bio: Joseph Uscinski is Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami. He studies public opinion, with a focus on conspiracy theory beliefs. He is coauthor of American Conspiracy Theories (Oxford, 2014) and editor of Conspiracy Theories and the People Who Believe Them (Oxford, 2018). His textbook on conspiracy theories is Conspiracy Theories: A Primer.