Nonsampling Error in Social Surveys by David E. McNabb (English) Paperback Book

Description: Nonsampling Error in Social Surveys by David E. McNabb This text looks at what many survey scientists believe to be the largest source of error: nonsampling error. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A welcome and much-needed addition to the literature on survey data quality in social research, McNabbs book examines the most common sources of nonsampling error: frame error; measurement error; response error, nonresponse error, and interviewer error. Offering the only comprehensive and non-technical treatment available, the books focus on controlling error shows readers how to eliminate the opportunity for error to occur, and features revealing examples of past and current efforts to control the incidence and effects of nonsampling error. Most importantly, it gives readers the tools they need to understand, identify, address, and prevent the most prevalent and difficult-to-control types of survey errors. Author Biography Dr. David E. McNabb is a Professor Emeritus and an adjunct professor at the Pacific Lutheran University School of Business. He has taught undergraduate and graduate business courses for the University of Maryland–University College in Europe, the American University in Bulgaria, the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Latvia, and a regional business education program in Northern France. He has also taught for several years for the MPA program at Evergreen State College, the Oregon State University, the University of Washington–Tacoma, and Olympic College. He served as a member of a consulting team investigating nonsampling error remediation for the US Census Bureau. The first edition of his book Research Methods in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches received the Grenzebach Prize for Outstanding Published Scholarship in Philanthropy. Table of Contents PrefaceAbout the AuthorTable of ContentsPART I: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN NONSAMPLING ERROR RESEARCH1. Issues in Data Quality and Survey Ethics2. Nonsampling Error in Sample Surveys3. The Total Survey Error ParadigmPART II: MAJOR SOURCES OF NONSAMPLING ERROR IN SURVEYS4. Defining and Detecting Nonsampling Error in Sample Surveys5. Frame Error6. Measurement Error7. Response Error8. Nonresponse Error9. Interviewer ErrorPART III: ERROR CONTROL APPLICATIONS10. Tools for Identifying Nonsampling Error in Survey DataAPPENDICESAppendix A: GlossaryAppendix B: Standards and Guidelines for Statistical SurveysAppendix C: Demings 14-Points for QualityREFERENCES Review "Provides the best non-technical introduction to the nonsampling errors I have ever read." -- Dmitriy Poznyak"My doctoral students came from a variety of backgrounds. Most of them have little to zero survey research background. The book will serve to ignite class discussion and move it to the highest level." -- Valentin Ekiaka Nzai, Review Quote "Provides the best non-technical introduction to the nonsampling errors I have ever read." Details ISBN1452257426 Author David E. McNabb Short Title NONSAMPLING ERROR IN SOCIAL SU Language English ISBN-10 1452257426 ISBN-13 9781452257426 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 300.723 Year 2013 Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States Illustrations illustrations Publication Date 2013-09-17 UK Release Date 2013-09-17 NZ Release Date 2013-09-17 US Release Date 2013-09-17 Pages 272 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2013-09-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160681530;

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