Some thoughts on the use of survey methods in policy research
By: by David Whipple
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1978
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 18
Subjects: Economic surveys; Economics; Research
Description: The present concern over the number, quality, and appropriateness of surveys being used to collect research data, especially for policy analysis, has led to questions concerning the need for, and alternatives to, survey methodologies. This paper presents an analysis of the drawbacks to the use of surveys in economic research and suggestions for ways they may be more profitably incorporated in future research. Examples of such innovative strategies from the economic research area are discussed. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Office of Naval Research"--Cover.

"March 1978"--Cover.

"NPS-54-78-4"--Cover.

Author(s) key words: Surveys, economic research, policy research, health systems analysis methods.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 16).

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1978.

kmc/kmc 9/21/09.