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The Phantom Respondents: Opinion Surveys and Political Representation
John BrehmPolls and surveys pervade political and social life in ways that are both conspicuous and subtle. We gauge the success of presidential aspirants by how well they score in polls broadcast on the nightly news. Our political leaders and candidates for every major office study the polls to identify the public's preferences on controversial policies. The Phantom Respondent's develops the simple premise that public opinion surveys and polls have become a modern vehicle for political representation, and that, therefore, we must attend to the quality of representation that surveys and polls provide.
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Cover
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Title
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Copyright
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Dedication
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Acknowledgments
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Contents
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Chapter
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1. Surveys and Representation
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2. Who Is Missing?
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3. Why Do People Participate in Surveys?
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4. Structure of Survey Compliance
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5. How Survey Nonresponse Damages Scientific Research
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6. Applications of Corrections for Nonresponse
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7. What If Nonresponse Worsens?
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8. Surveys and Misrepresentation
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Appendixes
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A. Tables of Demographics
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B. Coding of Open-ended Reasons for Refusal
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C. Cookbook Corrections for Nonresponse
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D. Calculation of Standard Errors, Achen Continuous Model
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E. Calculation of Standard Errors, Achen Dichotomous Model
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F. Sample SHAZAM Run for Achen Dichotomous Model
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G. Efficiency and Sensitivity of Corrections
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H. Coding of Variables
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I. Complete Tables for Models
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References
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Index
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Published: 1993
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
- 978-0-472-02296-0 (ebook)