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Abstract #301618

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Activity Number: 388
Type: Contributed
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Survey Research Methods
Abstract - #301618
Title: Using GIS-based Property Tax Records as a Cost-effective Alternative to Traditional Household Listing in Area Samples
Author(s): William D. Kalsbeek*+ and Sarah T. Kavanagh
Companies: Quintiles Transnational Corporation and University of North Carolina
Address: Survey Research Unit, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-2400,
Keywords: area sampling ; GIS ; household sampling ; frame construction ; sample coverage
Abstract:

Household frames in area probability samples have traditionally been constructed by sending trained field staff to construct these lists on location. The cost of doing so often constitutes a sizable portion of the field operation budgets. This paper investigates an alternative solution to the household frame construction task using GIS and GPS technology applied to property tax files, which are increasing found to be available in GIS format through local tax offices. We present findings from an field comparison study in Central North Carolina involving the GIS-based approach and the traditional household listing approach, using both cost and frame coverage evaluation criteria. We find that the GIS-based approach is less costly, has comparable sample coverage outcomes, and provide locator information that is easy and effective to use.

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