Nonsampling Error in Surveys
1st Edition
Published on 23. June 1992
Book
Hardback
432 pages
978-0-471-86908-5 (ISBN)
Description
Focuses on three areas of nonsampling survey errors: frame, nonresponse and measurement error. Each one is analyzed by defining key terms, formulating known effects and examining suggested remedies. Also, the terminology related to each source of error is reviewed while historically tracing the major contributions to the literature.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
818 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-86908-5 (9780471869085)
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Persons
Judith T. Lessler is an American statistician and expert on survey methodology, particularly on surveys relating to health and epidemiology. Lessler was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and grew up on a farm in Iredell County, North Carolina.
Content
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.
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.