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Activity Number: 415
Type: Contributed
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Section on Survey Research Methods
Abstract - #306839
Title: Using Evaluations To Plan and Integrate Survey Programs
Author(s): Shawna Waugh*+
Companies: Energy Information Administration
Address: 3713 Evans Trail Way, Beltsville, MD, 20705,
Keywords: survey quality ; evaluation ; documentation ; establishment surveys ; forms design
Abstract:

Planning and integrating of survey instruments is required for survey programs, including the Petroleum Marketing Program sponsored by the Energy Information Administration. Throughout the survey phases---planning, data collection, processing, and dissemination---it is critical to ensure consistency of data collected for 11 surveys in this program. Recommendations from an evaluation of the program were used to make revisions to the letters, forms, instructions, and technical notes for this survey program. The survey evaluation provided numerous recommendations, including suggestions improving consistency in the survey instruments and documentation. This paper will focus on "best practices" for planning and implementing a family of surveys.

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