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Applied Survey Methods: A Statistical Perspective
Jelke Bethlehem
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Synopsis "Applied Survey Methods: A Statistical Perspective"
A complete, hands-on guide to the use of statistical methods forobtaining reliable and practical survey research Applied Survey Methods provides a comprehensive outlineof the complete survey process, from design to publication. Fillinga gap in the current literature, this one-of-a-kind book describesboth the theory and practical applications of survey research withan emphasis on the statistical aspects of survey methods.The book begins with a brief historic overview of surveyresearch methods followed by a discussion that details the neededfirst steps for carrying out a survey, including the definition ofa target population, the selection of a sampling frame, and theoutline of a questionnaire with several examples that includecommon errors to avoid in the wording of questions. Throughout thebook, the author provides an accessible discussion on themethodological problems that are associated with the surveyprocess, outlining real data and examples while also providinginsight on the future of survey research. Chapter coverage exploresthe various aspects of the survey process and the accompanyingnumerical techniques, including:Simple and composite sampling designsEstimatorsData collection and editingThe quality of resultsThe non-response problemWeighting adjustments and methodsDisclosure controlThe final chapter addresses the growing popularity of Websurveys, and the associated methodological problems are discussed,including solutions to common pitfalls. Exercises are providedthroughout with selected answers included at the end of the book,while a related Web site features additional solutions to exercisesand a downloadable demo version of the Blaise system ofcomputer-assisted interviewing. Access to the freely availableSimSam software is also available on the related Web site andprovides readers with the tools needed to simulate samples fromfinite populations as well as visualize the effects of sample size,non-response, and the use of different estimation procedures.Applied Survey Methods is an excellent book for courseson survey research and non-response in surveys at theupper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also a usefulreference for practicing statisticians and survey methodologistswho work in both government and private research sectors.
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