Are Two Cheap, Noisy Measures Better Than One Expensive, Accurate Onе?

Executive Summary 1. Survey responses are always subject to measurement error. In general surveys (and especially longitudinal surveys), there are severe constraints on the time that can be spent eliciting a less noisy response for any target variable. In this paper we consider when it may be better...

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Main Authors: Browning, M, Crossley, T
Format: Working paper
Language:English
Published: Institute for Fiscal Studies 2009