Survey Research Methods Section P.M. Roundtable Discussion (Added Fee)

The face of the landscape for gathering data in household surveys has changed over time. This has affected the quality and quantity of data that can be collected. In this roundtable discussion we will discuss approaches to accessing and mapping gated communities and getting buy-in from residents of these communities for community-based surveys. We will also share experiences with accounting for new housing developments (including gated communities) completed and occupied during intercensal periods but that are not identified on maps provided for our data collectors. In the discussion we will share guidance or suggestions regarding best practices for approaches to field work (including data collection and mapping) and subsequent analysis of the resulting data (that may have missing data due to the factors listed above). 

Abstract: Within the statistical community, scientific integrity and statistical ethics have received increasing attention over the past several years. Several important aspects of scientific integrity and statistical ethics are closely linked with our obligations to meet stakeholders' needs for high-quality statistical information on a sustainable and cost-effective basis.

In this roundtable, participants will be invited to discuss their experiences with, and current views on:

1. Connections of scientific integrity and statistical ethics with (a) fundamental principles, and standard practices, related to quality, risk and cost associated with statistical information; and (b) the priorities of stakeholders regarding high-quality statistical information products and services

2. The impact of changing data sources, methodology and technology on the ways in which we address (1)

3. Realistic, actionable and credible two-way communication with stakeholder groups regarding (1) and (2)


Key words: accuracy, relevance, accessibility and interpretability of statistical information; stakeholder utility functions; transparency, reproducibility and replicability