Improving survey quality using paradata: Lessons from a field survey in India
Deepti Goel,
Rosa Abraham
Abstract:MotivationWhen collecting evidence from the field, the quality of the data determines the reliability of the analysis. When data are collected in the field by enumerators, the latter's performance needs to be monitored to avoid errant behaviour that could compromise data quality.PurposeWe show how paradata on the process of data collection itself can improve enumerator performance, using a household survey in India as a case study.Approach and methodsWe conducted action research to improve data quality in the … Show more
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