Nonsampling Error in Surveys

ISBN-13: 9780471869085 / Angielski / Twarda / 1992 / 432 str.

Judith T. Lessler; William D. Kalsbeek

Opis

An overview of the survey method of statistical analysis, which explores three main areas of nonsampling survey error: non-response in obtaining data from sample members, problems with the sampling frame and inadequacies in the process of obtaining survey measures from respondents.

Spis treści

Sources of Survey Error.

Frames: Definitions of Frames and Frame Errors.

Frames: Quantifying Frame Errors.

Frames: Conducting Surveys with Imperfect Frames.

Nonresponse: Background and Terminology.

Nonresponse: Statistical Effects of the Problem.

Nonresponse: Dealing with the Problem.

Measurement: Survey Measurement and Measurement Error.

Measurement: Quantifying Measurement Error.

Measurement: Quantifying Measurement Error, Variability in Measurement.

Total Survey Design: More General Error Models.

Compedium of Nonsampling Error Terminology.