Template-type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Author-Name: Lynn, Peter
Author-Name: Jäckle, Annette
Author-Name: G. Blom, Annelies
Title: Understanding cross-national differences in unit non-response: the role of contact data
Abstract: This paper showcases ways in which contact data can provide useful auxiliary information to study non-response and devise new strategies for statistical adjustment and fieldwork specification in cross-national surveys. We propose a typology of the processes generating contact data and discuss their implications for the utility for methodological research. We also propose criteria for the comparability of contact data in cross-national surveys. To illustrate the potential of contact data, we review existing studies of non-response in cross-national studies. The paper ends with recommendations for cross-national studies, with the aim of increasing the widespread availability and use of standardised contact data.

Creation-Date: 20080129
Number: 2008-01
Publication-Status: published
File-URL: https://www.iser.essex.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/files/working-papers/iser/2008-01.pdf
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Handle: RePEc:ese:iserwp:2008-01