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.

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