Analysing complex survey data: clustering, stratification and weights
Sturgis, P.
(2004).
Analysing complex survey data: clustering, stratification and weights.
Social Research Update,
Autumn(43), 1 - 4.
(2004).
Analysing complex survey data: clustering, stratification and weights.
Social Research Update,
Autumn(43), 1 - 4.
• Survey analysts routinely ignore complex design factors such as clustering, stratification and weighting. • This results in biased estimates of standard errors and increased likelihood of Type I errors. • A substantive example is used to illustrate the problem and appropriate software applications are briefly reviewed.