
Charles S. McBurney
Charles S. McBurney was an American researcher known for developing methods to evaluate the reliability of survey and questionnaire data. His work focused on understanding and minimizing errors that can occur when collecting information from people. By creating techniques for testing the consistency of responses over time or across different groups, McBurney helped improve the accuracy of social science research, market studies, and opinion polls. His contributions ensure that data gathered reflects true opinions and behaviors, making research findings more trustworthy and useful for decision-making.