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Activity Number:
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293
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Survey Research Methods
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| Abstract - #309384 |
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Title:
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Research and Responsive Design Options for Survey Data Collection at Statistics Canada
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Author(s):
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Chris Mohl*+ and Francois Laflamme
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Companies:
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Statistics Canada and Statistics Canada
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Address:
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17M RH Coats Bldg, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0T6, Canada
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Keywords:
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Paradata ; Responsive Design ; Collection Procedures
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Abstract:
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In an effort to continue to collect timely, high quality, but cost-effective survey data, Statistics Canada is reviewing its current data collection practices. The use of paradata is seen as a key component of this analysis. This information could be used to implement a responsive design which would allow the collection strategy to evolve over time. The paradata can be used either on its own or in conjunction with historical information to provide clues on when initial or subsequent contact attempts should be made, assign differing collection priorities to units or sub-sample non-respondents late in the collection cycle. The options being studied as part of this research project are discussed and some initial findings are presented. Possible responsive design steps, their benefits and the information needed to implement them are also discussed.
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