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Response Errors in Self-Reported Number of Arrests

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  • Gordon A. Wyner

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This study examines the accuracy of a survey question about the number of times a subject has been arrested. Specifically, the study answers questions dealing with extent of response error, random versus systematic response errors, the reasons for response errors (lapses in memory and motivational factors that lead to under- reporting or overreporting), and the extent to which the survey response is an adequate substitute for actual data. The results demonstrate that there is a considerable amount of response error in the measure and that both memory lapses and motivational factors contribute to it. Some strategies for dealing with the problem are explored.

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  • Gordon A. Wyner, 1980. "Response Errors in Self-Reported Number of Arrests," Sociological Methods & Research, , vol. 9(2), pages 161-177, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:somere:v:9:y:1980:i:2:p:161-177
    DOI: 10.1177/004912418000900203
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    1. Stocké, Volker & Hunkler, Christian, 2004. "Die angemessene Erfassung der Stärke und Richtung von Anreizen durch soziale Erwünschtheit," Sonderforschungsbereich 504 Publications 04-16, Sonderforschungsbereich 504, Universität Mannheim;Sonderforschungsbereich 504, University of Mannheim.
    2. Stocké, Volker & Hunkler, Christian, 2004. "Die angemessene Erfassung der Stärke und Richtung von Anreizen durch soziale Erwünschtheit," Papers 04-16, Sonderforschungsbreich 504.

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