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Survey Measurement (SM) Working Papers
Survey Measurement (SM) Working Papers
Working Papers in Survey Methodology (SM) cover questionnaire design research and methodological studies to identify causes of nonsampling errors and evaluate alternative design solutions.
Working Paper
Within-Household Disagreements as a Source of Survey Coverage Error
This paper draws on data from the Living Situation Survey.
Working Paper
Collecting Address Information from People at Mobile Food Van Stops
In Census 2000, the Census Bureau will make special efforts to reach people who do not have a usual place of residence.
Working Paper
Beyond Concurrent Interviews: An Evaluation of Cognitive Interviewing
Two of the most widely described cognitive interviewing techniques are the concurrent and retrospective interviews.
Working Paper
Developing the Survey of Program Dynamics Survey Instruments
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, the Census Bureau was charged to evaluate the impact of the law.
Working Paper
Human-Computer Interface Usability in a Survey Organization
We address the start-up of a usability research and testing capability at the Census Bureau.
Working Paper
Conceptual & Methodological Issues in Defining Basic Statistical Units
Clear delineation of the universe and basic survey units is critical in surveys and censuses.
Working Paper
Improving Survey Quality through Pretesting
As the vehicle of data collection, the questionnaire is one of the critical components in achieving high quality in a survey.
Working Paper
Questionnaire Design Effects on Interview Outcomes
Field test of an experimental test of two instrument structures — the
traditional “person-based” approach versus a new “topic-based” design.
Working Paper
Teens talk: Are Adolescents Willing & Able to Answer Survey Questions?
In this paper, we will discuss results from two tests and associated modifications made to the survey instrument.
Working Paper
Improving Survey Quality Through Pretesting
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