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SQB methods fact sheets

The SQB methods fact sheets series is designed for those beginning to explore issues in survey research methods. The SQB is continually seeking to commission experts in their field to author new material. Whilst written by experts, the fact sheets are not intended to be comprehensive guides - they are designed to get users started in a particular area and lead to further reading.

A list of contributors to the series can be found at Expert contributors.


Author

Title

Johns, R. (2010)

Likert items and scales (PDF)

Office for National Statistics (2008) © Crown Copyright

Harmonised Concepts and Questions for Social Data Sources: Introduction to Harmonised Standards (PDF)

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Questions and answers in surveys (PDF)

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Developing indicators for concepts (PDF)

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Methods of data collection in social surveys (PDF)

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Mode effects (PDF)

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Computer assisted interviewing (PDF)

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Evaluating survey questions (PDF)

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Survey interviewing (PDF)

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