Search Results - subject:"recall bias"

Recall error and recall bias in life course epidemiology

Tampubolon, Gindo - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010

OBJECTIVES I propose a distinction between recall error and recall bias and examine the the effect of childhood …, retrospective information on childhood hardship is often subject to recall error and recall bias. There is surprisingly little … recast the endogeneous treatment model as a solution to the problem of recall bias. I apply both models to examine the effect …

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Asymmetric memory recall of positive and negative events in social interactions

Li, King King - In: Experimental economics : a journal of the Economic … 16 (2013) 3, pp. 248-262

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Asymmetric memory recall of positive and negative events in social interactions

Li, King - In: Experimental Economics 16 (2013) 3, pp. 248-262

Previous studies have suggested that negative emotion can enhance memory accuracy. However, they were not conducted in the context of social interactions using the methodology of experimental economics. Based on the present study, we find that in such a context, individuals’ memory recall...

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Modeling Errors in Physical Activity Recall Data.

Nusser, Sarah M.; Beyler, Nicholas K.; Welk, Gregory J.; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2012

In this article the authors discuss and develop a statistical model that describes the relationship between an individual's short-term recall of his or her physical activity and usual activity over a long period of time. Modeling measurement error in recall data can be used to provide more...

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Biases in the reporting of labour market dynamics

Paull, Gillian - 2002

Correctly measuring individual dynamics in labour market behaviour has become increasingly important as research and policy attention has become more focused on the relationships between current employment opportunities and past experience. Surveys collecting information on labour market...

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Designing a Household Survey to Address Seasonality in Child Care Arrangements

Schmidt, Stefanie R.; Wang, Kevin H.; Sonenstein, Freya L. - In: Evaluation Review 32 (2008) 2, pp. 216-233

In household telephone surveys, a long field period may be required to maximize the response rate and achieve adequate sample sizes. However, long field periods can be problematic when measures of seasonally affected behavior are sought. Surveys of child care use are one example because child...

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