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Sequence analysis as a tool for investigating call record data

Sequence analysis as a tool for investigating call record data
Sequence analysis as a tool for investigating call record data
Researchers have become increasingly interested in better understanding the survey data collection process in interviewer-administered surveys. However, tools for analysing paradata capturing information about field processes, also called call record data, are still not yet fully explored. This paper introduces sequence analysis as a simple tool for investigating such data with the aim of better understanding and improving survey processes. A novel approach is to use sequence analysis within interviewers, which allows the identification of unusual interviewer calling behaviours, and may provide guidance on interviewer performance. Combining the technique with clustering, optimal matching and multidimensional scaling, the method offers a way of visualising, displaying and summarising complex call record data. The method is introduced to inform survey management and survey monitoring. Sequence analysis is applied to call record data from the UK Understanding Society survey. The findings inform further modelling of call record data to increase efficiency in call scheduling.
interviewer call record data, multidimensional scaling, optimal matching, paradata, responsive and adaptive survey designs, survey cooperation
University of Southampton
Durrant, Gabriele B.
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Maslovskaya, Olga
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Smith, Peter W.F.
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Durrant, Gabriele B.
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Maslovskaya, Olga
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Smith, Peter W.F.
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Durrant, Gabriele B., Maslovskaya, Olga and Smith, Peter W.F. (2014) Sequence analysis as a tool for investigating call record data Southampton, GB. University of Southampton 32pp.

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Abstract

Researchers have become increasingly interested in better understanding the survey data collection process in interviewer-administered surveys. However, tools for analysing paradata capturing information about field processes, also called call record data, are still not yet fully explored. This paper introduces sequence analysis as a simple tool for investigating such data with the aim of better understanding and improving survey processes. A novel approach is to use sequence analysis within interviewers, which allows the identification of unusual interviewer calling behaviours, and may provide guidance on interviewer performance. Combining the technique with clustering, optimal matching and multidimensional scaling, the method offers a way of visualising, displaying and summarising complex call record data. The method is introduced to inform survey management and survey monitoring. Sequence analysis is applied to call record data from the UK Understanding Society survey. The findings inform further modelling of call record data to increase efficiency in call scheduling.

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Published date: September 2014
Keywords: interviewer call record data, multidimensional scaling, optimal matching, paradata, responsive and adaptive survey designs, survey cooperation
Organisations: Statistical Sciences Research Institute

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Local EPrints ID: 369102
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/369102
PURE UUID: 4d02c645-73c9-4ae9-a900-7c1cf3637ecf
ORCID for Olga Maslovskaya: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-3814-810X
ORCID for Peter W.F. Smith: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-4423-5410

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Date deposited: 25 Sep 2014 11:09
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 03:20

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