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Unobtrusive Measures

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  • Thomas J. Bouchard JR

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The logic and advantages of unobtrusive measures are briefly reviewed. The literature on unobtrusive measures is then summarized under four large classes-physical traces, archives, simple observations, and measures gathered with hardware. A small number of methods also fall into a residual category. Each class of methods is discussed briefly and recommendations and/or problems with its use are discussed. This is followed by a listing of the measures in that category, an indication of what variable is being indexed and applicable references.

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  • Thomas J. Bouchard JR, 1976. "Unobtrusive Measures," Sociological Methods & Research, , vol. 4(3), pages 267-300, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:somere:v:4:y:1976:i:3:p:267-300
    DOI: 10.1177/004912417600400301
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    1. Robinson, James A. & Anderson, Lee F. & Hermann, Margaret G. & Snyder, Richard C., 1966. "Teaching with Inter-Nation Simulation and Case Studies," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 60(1), pages 53-65, March.
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