Paul Carton

Paul Carton, Ph.D., is Vice President of Research at ChangeWave Research. Dr. Carton co-founded the ChangeWave Research operation in 2000 and oversees all of its components, including data analysis and research report writing. Dr. Carton has an extensive background in online survey research and the development of Internet research communities.

Prior to joining ChangeWave Research in 2000, he worked as a survey researcher and consultant for the Boston-based firm of Marttila and Kiley, Inc. He was also Vice President of Research and Management Systems Inc., where he helped develop some of the first Internet communities for research and education in the US.

Dr. Carton’s research has been published in a wide range of journals and publications including Nieman Reports (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Nieman Foundation at Harvard University), Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies (Washington, DC) and Future Choices, (Washington, DC: Youth Policy Institute) — along with hundreds of news media publications.

He holds a Ph.D. in Policy Analysis from the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Recent Articles

Impact of the Apple iPad vs. the Amazon Kindle on the e-Reader Market

The e-Reader market has essentially become a two horse race between the Amazon Kindle and the Apple iPad, according to ChangeWave's latest survey of more than 2,800 consumers.

Tablet Demand Hurting Netbook Market

The debate continues over the impact Tablets are having on both the consumer PC market and Netbook demand. But what is particularly unclear is which companies are going to emerge as the biggest winners and losers? ChangeWave surveyed consumers during October on the latest planned PC buying trends – including the impact of the Apple (AAPL) iPad.

Another Major Leap for Google Android OS Among Consumers

The latest ChangeWave consumer smartphone survey shows another surge in Android momentum among planned buyers.

New Burst of Momentum for Google Android OS

ChangeWave's latest corporate spending survey shows there is at least one big winner in the business smart phone market this quarter – the Google Android Operating System.

iPhone 4: What Users Really Think

To find out what Apple iPhone 4 users really think, a July ChangeWave survey has taken an in-depth look at the reactions and opinions of 213 owners.