Results from our analysis of proprietary survey data show that the Web 2.0 use of these companies is significantly improving their reported performance.

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The study was based on surveys conducted in 2004, but Mr Whyte said preliminary analysis of 2009 survey data showed that people had if anything become even more optimistic about their prospects.

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As of 2008, 23% of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 had diabetes or the precursor condition known as pre-diabetes, up from just 9% in 1999, according to a new analysis of national survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The estimates were based on registration figures, data from the Labour Force survey and analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research.

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At the SSSI meeting Coughlin Associates and Objective Analysis presented data from their survey and associated report on How Many IOPS do you really need.

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The more detailed analysis, using data from the Labour Force Survey, eliminates households who have already qualified for benefits and so would not be affected by removing the "right to reside" test.

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