RMF2010 Abstracts


Session: 12 - Tuesday 6th July AM (9.15 - 12.45)

Title: Survey Measurement

Name: Patrick Sturgis

Affiliation: NCRM hub


Abstract Details

Much attention in the survey methodological literature focuses on the representativeness of samples and the problems caused by differential nonresponse and sampling variability. By way of contrast, less attention has traditionally been paid to the potentially more difficult issue of concept measurement. That is, how do we design and administer questions in surveys in a way that will deliver valid and reliable data? The aim of this session is to focus on issues of survey measurement and to consider how we can improve upon current approaches and procedures.


Presentation downloads

Presenter: Margaret Blake

Evaluating questionnaires with cognitive testing

Presenter: E Coast

The household in household surveys

Presenter: Gerry Nicolaas

What is meant by mode effect on measurement? A research study to identify causes of mode effects.

Presenter: Zoe Oldfield

Using scanner technology to collect expenditure data


Presentation details

1

Start time: 09:15

Presentation title: What is meant by mode effect on measurement? A research study to identify causes of mode effects

Author: Gerry Nicolaas

Affiliation:National Centre for Social Research

2

Start time: 09:45

Presentation title:Evaluating questionnaires with cognitive testing

Author:Margaret Blake

Affiliation:National Centre for Social Research

3

Start time: 10:15

Presentation title:Using scanner technology to collect expenditure data

Author:Andrew Leicester

Affiliation:Institute for Fiscal Studies

4

Start time: 11:15

Presentation title:The commodity of the Household Chain

Author:Ernestina Coast

Affiliation:LSE

5

Start time: 11:45

Presentation title:Discussant

Author:Nick Allum

Affiliation:University of Essex