Methodology of Longitudinal Surveys

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Longitudinal surveys are surveys that involve collecting data frommultiple subjects on multiple occasions. They are typically usedfor collecting data relating to social, economic, educational andhealth-related issues and they serve as an important tool foreconomists, sociologists, and other researchers. Focusing on the design, implementation and analysis oflongitudinal surveys, Methodology of Longitudinal Surveysdiscusses the current state of the art in carrying out thesesurveys. The book also covers issues that arise in surveys thatcollect longitudinal data via retrospective methods. Aimed atresearchers and practitioners analyzing data from statisticalsurveys the book will also be suitable as supplementary reading forgraduate students of survey statistics. This book: * Covers all the main stages in the design, implementation andanalysis of longitudinal surveys. * Reviews recent developments in the field, including the use ofdependent interviewing and mixed mode data collection. * Discusses the state of the art in sampling, weighting and nonresponse adjustment. * Features worked examples throughout using real data. * Addresses issues arising from the collection of data viaretrospective methods, as well as ethical issues, confidentialityand non-response bias. * Is written by an international team of contributors consistingof some of the most respected Survey Methodology experts in thefield

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Peter Lynn

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"This text is a ''must'' on thebookshelves of those of us who are engaged day to day in designing,conducting, or analyzing longitudinal survey data." (Public Opinion Quarterly, 22 March 2012)
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