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A Panel Discussion on Training for Survey Research. Jill A. Dever DC-AAPOR Event June 11, 2014. Historical Perspectives of Survey Research. (+) Solid training in foundation of survey research, either methodological or statistical
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A Panel Discussion on Training for Survey Research Jill A. Dever DC-AAPOR Event June 11, 2014
Historical Perspectives of Survey Research (+) Solid training in foundation of survey research, either methodological or statistical (+/-) Training in methodological and statistical foundations (-) Training in other related fields or substantive areas (-) World view of survey research
Mentoring (+) Increased awareness of the need for active mentoring before/during career (+/-) More work-study training at the University – bridging the gap between theory and reality (-) Growing the next generation of mentors (-) Growing the next generation of innovative researchers
Training for Hybrid / Non-traditional Surveys (+) Nonresponse follow-up designs, dual-frame surveys, etc. (+/-) Responsive and adaptive surveys (-) Total survey error / total quality design (-) Nonprobability surveys including organic data (-) Effective tools for combining data collected with various methods (-) Fit for Use / Purpose
The Future (+/-) Communication (written and verbal) skills (?) Who will replace us?
More Information Jill A. Dever Social Statistics Program Director Senior Statistician jdever@rti.org