Measurement Error In Survey Research
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to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (June 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) In survey sampling, total survey error includes all forms of survey error including sampling variability,
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interviewer effects, frame errors, response bias, and non-response bias.[1][2][3][4] Total survey error is land survey errors discussed in detail in many sources including Salant and Dillman.[5] Contents 1 Definition 2 Sources of nonsampling error 3 References 4 sources of errors in sample survey External links Definition[edit] Total survey error is the difference between a population parameter (such as the mean, total or proportion) and the estimate of that parameter based on the sample survey or census. It has
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two components: sampling error and nonsampling error. Sampling error, which occurs in sample surveys but not censuses results from the variability inherent in using a randomly selected fraction of the population for estimation. Nonsampling error, which occurs in surveys and censuses alike, is the sum of all other errors, including errors in frame construction, sample selection, data collection, data processing and estimation methods. Sources of nonsampling error[edit] The survey literature
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decomposes nonsampling errors into five general sources or types: specification error, frame error, nonresponse error, measurement error, and processing error. Specification error occurs when the concept implied by the survey question differs from the concept meant to be measured in the survey. Specification error is often caused by poor communication between the researcher, data analyst, or survey sponsor and the questionnaire designer. Frame error typically results from the frame construction process. For example, some units may be omitted or duplicated an unknown number of times, or some ineligible units may be included on the frame, such as businesses that are not farms in a farm survey. Nonresponse error encompasses both unit nonresponse (sampling unit does not respond to any part of the questionnaire) and item nonresponse (the questionnaire is partially completed). When the reason for nonresponse is related to the missing value, parameter estimates can be biased when nonresponse is not accounted for. Measurement error occurs when the method of obtaining the measurement affects the recorded value, often involving simultaneously the respondent, the interviewer, and the survey questionnaire. Measurement error has been studied and reported extensively in the survey methods literature, perhaps more than any other source of nonsampling error.([6][7]) Finally, processing error refers to errors th
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Industries industrySOLUTIONS AIRLINES AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS TO BUSINESS (B2B) FINANCIAL SERVICES GOVERNMENT HIGHER EDUCATION K-12 MEDIA RETAIL TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY Customers non response error Resources Support Online Help 1-800-340-9194 Contact Support Login Request Demo Survey Tips Back to Blog 5 Common Errors in the Research Process AuthorQualtricsJune 21, 2010 Designing a research project takes time, skill and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_survey_error knowledge. With Qualtrics survey software, we make the survey creation process easier, but still you may feel overwhelmed with the scope of your research project. Here are 5 common errors in the research process. 1. Population Specification This type of error occurs when the researcher selects an inappropriate population or universe from which to obtain data. Example: Packaged goods manufacturers often conduct surveys of housewives, because they https://www.qualtrics.com/blog/5-common-errors-in-the-research-process/ are easier to contact, and it is assumed they decide what is to be purchased and also do the actual purchasing. In this situation there often is population specification error. The husband may purchase a significant share of the packaged goods, and have significant direct and indirect influence over what is bought. For this reason, excluding husbands from samples may yield results targeted to the wrong audience. 2. Sampling Sampling error occurs when a probability sampling method is used to select a sample, but the resulting sample is not representative of the population concern. Unfortunately, some element of sampling error is unavoidable. This is accounted for in confidence intervals, assuming a probability sampling method is used. Example: Suppose that we collected a random sample of 500 people from the general U.S. adult population to gauge their entertainment preferences. Then, upon analysis, found it to be composed of 70% females. This sample would not be representative of the general adult population and would influence the data. The entertainment preferences of females would hold more weight, preventing accurate extrapolation to the US general adult population. Sampling error is affected by the homogeneity of the population being studied and sampled
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or eliminate these errors from informal sector surveys. There are a number of possible causes of measurement error, ranging from the reputation and legislative backing of the national statistical agency through to errors associated with the survey vehicle and associated processes and-procedures. This paper focuses on where measurement errors are due to inadequate survey design and collection processes. Causes of measurement error 2 In principle, every operation of a survey is a potential source of measurement error. Some examples of causes of measurement error are non-response, badly designed questionnaires, respondent bias and processing errors. The sections that follow discuss the different causes of measurement errors. 3 Measurement errors can be grouped into two main causes, systematic errors and random errors. Systematic error (called bias) makes survey results unrepresentative of the target population by distorting the survey estimates in one direction. For example, if the target population is the entire population in a country but the sampling frame is just the urban population, then the survey results will not be representative of the target population due to systematic bias in the sampling frame. On the other hand, random error can distort the results on any given occasion but tends to balance out on average. Some of the types of measurement error are outlined below: Failure to identify the target population 4 Failure to identify the target population can arise from the use of an inadequate sampling frame, imprecise definition of concepts, and poor coverage rules. Problems can also arise if the target population and survey population do not match very well. Failure to identify and adequately capture the target population can be a significant problem for informal sector surveys. While establishment and population censuses allow for the identification of the target population, it is important to ensure that the sample is selected as soon as possible after the census is taken so as to improve the coverage of the survey population. Non-response bias 5. Non-respondents may differ from respondents in relation to the attributes/variables being measured. Non-response can be total (where none of the questi