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Abstract:
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Traditionally, area sample frames of dwelling units are created by field staff visiting the sampled area and preparing a list of all addresses within its boundaries. To reduce the high cost of area listing, many researchers are evaluating the feasibility of alternative listing procedures. Most popular among the alternatives is using purchased lists of residential delivery addresses originating from the U.S. Postal Service. However, there are issues with getting information on special units such as dorms or other group quarters. In this paper we will discuss the comparability of the lists from different vendors, their cost and coverage compared to traditional listing, their coverage of group quarters, and practical aspects of using these lists as sampling frames for area samples.
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