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Sampling procedures and sample representativeness in a national telephone survey: a Portuguese example

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  • Sofia Correia
  • Paulo Dinis
  • Francisco Rolo
  • Nuno Lunet

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Despite the difficulties in reaching participants, this strategy may produce unbiased estimates for important health indicators. Copyright Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel/Switzerland 2010

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  • Sofia Correia & Paulo Dinis & Francisco Rolo & Nuno Lunet, 2010. "Sampling procedures and sample representativeness in a national telephone survey: a Portuguese example," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 55(4), pages 261-269, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:55:y:2010:i:4:p:261-269
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-009-0102-2
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