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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 Stock Purchase Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Designated
Employees and Consultants (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 25, 2000
