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Activity Number: 397
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Survey Research Methods
Abstract - #307256
Title: Measurement Error in Measures of Change: Role of Dependent Interviewing and Other Questioning Techniques
Author(s): Peter Lynn*+
Companies: University of Essex
Address: University of Essex, Colchester, International, CO4 3SQ, UK
Keywords: measurement error ; dependent interviewing ; longitudinal ; measures of change ; survey questions
Abstract:

Longitudinal surveys are primarily interested in measures of change rather than measures of status. Yet many aspects of longitudinal survey design, including questioning techniques, are often optimised for measuring status. One effect of dependent interviewing can be to improve the accuracy of measures of change. Other questioning techniques may also help achieve this aim. This presentation reviews recent research into the measurement of change and attempts to identify the parameters that determine the best questioning technique for a particular situation. The suggestion is that the choice of technique should depend on factors such as the true rate of change, the interval between waves, and the task difficulty associated with understanding recall and reporting. Further needed research will be outlined.


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