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Research Report Series - Methodology (RSM) Working Papers
Research Report Series - Methodology (RSM) Working Papers
The Research Report Series primarily includes papers which report results from the conduct of systematic, critical, intensive investigation directed toward the development of new or more comprehensive scientific knowledge of the subject studied. The series is subdivided into categories, including Survey Methodology (RSM).
Working Paper
Use of Dependent Interviewing Procedures to Improve Data Quality
This paper describes the new DI procedures, and examines their impact on estimates of month-to-month change across the first several waves of the new panel.
Working Paper
Questionnaire Effects on Measurements of Race and Hispanic Origin
This article analyzes and summarizes Census research results on the decennial census race and ethnicity questions from qualitative and experimental studies.
Working Paper
Cognitive Testing of Translations of ACS CAPI Materials
This report documents a study conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, in collaboration with RTI International and Research Support Services.
Working Paper
Survey Questionnaire Construction
This article provides a basic introduction to the design of survey questionnaires.
Working Paper
Privacy Concerns and the Census Long Form
Public concerns about privacy predictably increase during decennial censuses.
Working Paper
Effects of Questionnaire Design on Reporting Detailed Hispanic Groups
Several articles have suggested that the design of the Census 2000 questionnaire affected Hispanics' reports of membership in specific Hispanic groups.
Working Paper
Vignettes and Respondent Debriefings for Questionnaires
Recent decades have seen theoretical and empirical advances in understanding the cognitive sources of measurement error introduced.
Working Paper
Methodological Influences on Comparability of Race Measurement
This paper reviews methodological problems affecting race measurements.
Working Paper
Adapting Cognitive Interview Techniques for Spanish Language Survey
This paper presents an approach for continuing the process of tailoring and refining cognitive interview techniques to enhance their effectiveness.
Working Paper
The Effects of Questionnaire Design Changes
This report summarizes the impact of the new procedures on nonresponse to asset income amount items in waves 1 and 2 of the 2004 SIPP panel.
Working Paper
Cognitive Test of the NRFU Round 3: Revised Questions
This report summarizes the findings and recommendations from the cognitive testing of the revised NRFU.
Working Paper
The Effects of Questionnaire Design Changes on General Income Amount
This report summarizes the impact of these new procedures on nonresponse to amount items for selected general income sources in wave 2 of the 2004 SIPP panel.
Working Paper
Questionnaire Errors in Survey Measurements of Census Cove
Analysis of coverage error based on recently available responses to individual questionnaire items designed to measure where people lived on April 1.
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