Handling Survey Data

Authors

Emma Van Tilburg Norland, Ohio State University

Volume

29

Issue

4

Abstract

The survey is a much-used Extension tool of the trade. Some tricks of the trade in handling data increase validity. Here are some tips for handling: (1) missing data, (2) nonsense or error responses, (3) scaling concerns, (4) "other" categories of responses, and (5) "not applicable" responses.

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Recommended Citation

Norland, E. V. (1991). Handling Survey Data. The Journal of Extension, 29(4), Article 29. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol29/iss4/29