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Seminar Series; Improving Data Quality for Web Surveys in Real Time through Predictive Modeling Using Paradata.
Paradata are a rich source of data that are collected through little additional effort by researchers. However, paradata are often underutilized. This study suggests a novel approach to use paradata to alter the survey itself in real time in order to improve data quality.
Seminar Series; Switching away from web surveys: what can we learn from JavaScript "OnBlur" functions about response behavior?
The increase in web surveys allows researchers to collect a variety of paradata alongside traditional survey responses. Some paradata, such as response times, enjoy a long tradition in survey research, but others, such as window/tab switching, are only rarely used in survey research.
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Yan Li Promoted to Full Professor
President Lo has approved the promotion to full professor for Yan Li. We would like to extend an enthusiastic congratulations to Professor Li! We are honored to have you as a JPSM faculty member. Dr. Li's appointment is in the Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) and in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Maryland, College Park.
