Reviews the sample and survey design characteristics for this multiyear study and includes figures detailing the 60 study sites, sample components, and weights for each survey. The study includes a household survey, physician survey, and insurer followback survey linked to the household survey.

The Charitable Choice provisions of federal welfare reform law encourage states to involve community and faith-based organizations in providing welfare services to the needy. This study examined how state and local officials understand and apply these provisions. The authors note that the level...

This American Statistical Association presentation examines late respondents, who are of interest to researchers because their characteristics may differ from those of early respondents and may even suggest important factors that can be used in nonresponse compensation procedures. The findings...