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Web Surveys: Methodological Problems and Research Perspectives

verfasst von : Silvia Biffignandi, Jelke Bethlehem

Erschienen in: Advanced Statistical Methods for the Analysis of Large Data-Sets

Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Abstract

This paper presents a framework of current problems and related literature on Internet/web surveys. It proposes a new classification of research topics on challenging issues. Thereby it takes into account application the role that these surveys play in different research contexts (official statistics, academic research, market research). In addition critical research, open questions and trends are identified. Furthermore a specific section is devoted to bias estimation, which is a critical point in this type of survey. In particular, original bias and variance definitions are proposed.

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Fußnoten
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Partners of the European project WebSM (Web Survey Methodology) are: University of Ljubliana, University of Bergamo, Linkoeping University, ZUMA.
 
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Metadaten
Titel
Web Surveys: Methodological Problems and Research Perspectives
verfasst von
Silvia Biffignandi
Jelke Bethlehem
Copyright-Jahr
2012
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21037-2_33