Methodological Considerations in Using Complex Survey Data: An Applied Example With the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey
Abbreviated Journal Title
Eval. Rev.
Keywords
complex samples; survey weights; sampling weights; survey research; multilevel modeling; SAMPLE WEIGHTS; MODELS; INFERENCE; GROWTH; Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Abstract
Complex survey data are collected by means other than simple random samples. This creates two analytical issues: nonindependence and unequal selection probability. Failing to address these issues results in underestimated standard errors and biased parameter estimates. Using data from the nationally representative Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES; 1997 and 2000 cohorts), three diverse multilevel models are presented that illustrate differences in results depending on addressing or ignoring the complex sampling issues. Limitations of using complex survey data are reported, along with recommendations for reporting complex sample results.
Journal Title
Evaluation Review
Volume
35
Issue/Number
3
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
269
Last Page
303
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0193-841X
Recommended Citation
"Methodological Considerations in Using Complex Survey Data: An Applied Example With the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey" (2011). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 1348.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/1348
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