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Survey methodology: international developments
[working paper]
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Rat für Sozial- und Wirtschaftsdaten (RatSWD)
Abstract "Falling response rates and the advancement of technology have shaped the discussion in survey methodology in the last few years. Both led to a notable change in data collection efforts. Survey organizations try to create adaptive recruitment and survey designs and increased the collection of non-su... view more
"Falling response rates and the advancement of technology have shaped the discussion in survey methodology in the last few years. Both led to a notable change in data collection efforts. Survey organizations try to create adaptive recruitment and survey designs and increased the collection of non-survey data for sampled cases. While the first strategy is an attempt to increase response rates and to save cost, the latter is part of efforts to reduce possible bias and response burden of those interviewed. To successfully implement adaptive designs and alternative data collection efforts researchers need to understand error properties of mixedmode
and multiple-frame surveys. Randomized experiments might be needed to gain that knowledge. In addition close collaboration between survey organizations and researchers is needed, including the possibility and willingness to shared data between those organizations. Expanding options for graduate and post-graduate education in survey methodology might help to increase the possibility for high quality surveys." [author's abstract]... view less
Keywords
data capture; data collection method; methodology; research practice; research approach; development; data acquisition; research planning; empirical social research; Europe
Classification
Methods and Techniques of Data Collection and Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Computer Methods
Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
13 p.
Series
RatSWD Working Paper Series, 59
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications
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