Understanding Surveys and Methodology

Local Syndicated Services Description of Methodology (DOM) is available to Arbitron clients in the Methodology section of the Arbitron eBookSM, which is accessible via the secure Arbitron client Web site, my.arbitron.com. Please contact the Arbitron Customer Service Team at (800) 543-7300 if you need assistance.

Diary Replication Study (PDF) This study, the Arbitron Replication II: A Study of the Reliability of Radio Ratings, was released in 1982, and evaluates the actual reliability levels of Arbitron's published radio audience estimates.

View the list of Arbitron services currently audited and accredited by the Media Rating Council®.

The Arbitron Radio Listening Diary (PDF) See how the Arbitron Radio Listening Diary fits in the survey process and why it has withstood the test of time.10.30.07

Diarykeeper Brochure Find out how diarykeepers record their listening. Also available in poster size.

Minimum Reporting Standards Find out the requirements for inclusion in the Radio Market Report (Arbitron eBook) and Maximi$er® software.

Arbitron Study of Radio-Schedule Audience Estimate Reliability (PDF) Methods to calculate the reliability GRP, reach, and frequency estimates. 9.05

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Last updated: 11.12.09