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Activity Number: 392
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Section on Government Statistics
Abstract - #305101
Title: Qui Bono: Who Benefits from Web Data Collection?
Author(s): Michael D. Levi*+
Companies: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Address: 2 Massachusettes Ave., NE, Washington, DC, 20212,
Keywords: electronic data collection ; web data collection
Abstract:

This paper will reflect on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' experience with web-based data collection. It will analyze the benefits and drawbacks of this collection mode from the perspectives of the respondent, the statistical agency, and the consumer of statistical output. In the course of discussion, the paper will address the tradeoff between security and respondent burden, usability issues that arise when converting a paper schedule to the web, solicitation strategies and pick-up rates, the curious case of email forms, and unanticipated resource demands.

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