| Description |
1 online resource (958 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. An introduction to survey methodology -- 2. Inference and error in surveys -- 3. Target populations, sampling frames, and coverage error -- 4. Sample design and sampling error -- 5. Methods of data collection -- 6. Nonresponse in sample surveys -- 7. Questions and answers in surveys -- 8. Evaluating survey questions -- 9. Survey interviewing -- 10. Postcollection processing of survey data -- 11. Principles and practices related to ethical research -- 12. FAQs about survey methodology |
| Summary |
"This new edition of Survey Methodology continues to provide a state-of-the-science presentation of essential survey methodology topics and techniques. The volume's six world-renowned authors have updated this Second Edition to present newly emerging approaches to survey research and provide more comprehensive coverage of the major considerations in designing and conducting a sample survey. Key topics in survey methodology are clearly explained in the book's chapters, with coverage including sampling frame evaluation, sample design, development of questionnaires, evaluation of questions, alternative modes of data collection, interviewing, nonresponse, post-collection processing of survey data, and practices for maintaining scientific integrity"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed June 22, 2020) |
| Subject |
Surveys -- Methodology
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Social surveys -- Methodology
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Social sciences -- Research -- Statistical methods
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Social sciences -- Research -- Statistical methods
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Social surveys -- Methodology
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Surveys -- Methodology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Groves, Robert M.
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Fowler, Floyd J.
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Couper, Mick.
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Lepkowski, James M.
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Singer, Eleanor.
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Tourangeau, Roger.
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| ISBN |
9781118211342 |
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1118211340 |
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