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Harmonisation of demographic and socio-economic variables in cross-national survey research
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Abstract
The aim of the present paper is to demonstrate how demographic and socio-economic variables in cross-national comparative survey research can be harmonized. After a short introduction discussing the difference between translation and harmonization, the path from a national concept and structure to a... view more
The aim of the present paper is to demonstrate how demographic and socio-economic variables in cross-national comparative survey research can be harmonized. After a short introduction discussing the difference between translation and harmonization, the path from a national concept and structure to an internationally-applicable measurement instrument is traced using the education variable as an example. Tables, References. Adapted from the source document. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
data capture; data preparation; data quality; data; harmonization; survey research; measurement instrument; comparative research; intercultural comparison; socioeconomic factors; demographic factors
Classification
Methods and Techniques of Data Collection and Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Computer Methods
Document language
English
Publication Year
2008
Page/Pages
p. 1-15
Journal
Bulletin de Méthodologie Sociologique (2008) 98
ISSN
2070-2779
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications
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