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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
pertaining to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (on Form S-8) of Opinion Research
Corporation of our report dated February 10, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Opinion Research Corporation
included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
MetroPark, New Jersey
September 8, 2000
