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Nonresponse bias for some common estimators and its change over time in the data collection process

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  • Tångdahl, Sara

    (Department of Business, Economics, Statistics and Informatics)

Abstract

In most surveys, the risk of nonresponse is a factor taken into account at the planning stage. Commonly, resources are set aside for a follow-up procedure which aims at reducing the nonresponse rate. However, we should pay attention to the effect of nonresponse, rather than the nonresponse rate itself. When considering nonresponse error, i.e. bias and variance, it is not obvious that the resources spent on nonresponse rate reduction efforts are time and money well spent. In this paper we address this issue, focusing on the effect of follow-ups on nonresponse bias. The nonresponse biases for some common estimators are derived, and the change in bias for these estimators is studied under a setup that allows us to take into account the data collection process, and follow-up efforts in particular.

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  • Tångdahl, Sara, 2004. "Nonresponse bias for some common estimators and its change over time in the data collection process," Working Papers 2004:13, Örebro University, School of Business.
    • Handle: RePEc:hhs:oruesi:2004_013
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    1. Tångdahl, Sara, 2005. "The variance of some common estimators and its components under nonresponse," Working Papers 2005:9, Örebro University, School of Business.

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    Keywords

    nonresponse bias; follow-ups; response; distribution; RHG model; calibration;
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    JEL classification:

    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General

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