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A controlled randomized response technique.

B L Williams1, H K Suen, C R Baffi

  • 1University of Central Arkansas.

Evaluation & the Health Professions
|May 8, 1993
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This study introduces a new randomized response survey method for sensitive sexual behaviors. The controlled approach allows for individual-level data analysis, overcoming limitations of existing techniques in AIDS research.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Survey Methodology

Background:

  • Randomized response techniques (RRTs) are used for sensitive topics like sexual behavior, especially in AIDS research.
  • Current RRTs primarily yield group statistics, not individual data, limiting in-depth analysis.
  • The standard unrelated question RRT requires prior knowledge of the unrelated question's parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a modified unrelated question randomized response technique for sensitive sexual behavior research.
  • To enable the analysis of individual-level data rather than solely group statistics.
  • To simplify RRT implementation by removing the need to know unrelated question parameters.

Main Methods:

  • A novel 'controlled' unrelated question approach is introduced.

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  • The unrelated question is designed to elicit a known 'yes' response.
  • This method creates a direct linear transformation of sensitive question responses.

    • Main Results:

    • The 'controlled' approach yields data directly usable for individual-level regression and analysis.
    • Parameter estimation for the unrelated question is rendered unnecessary.
    • Participant hesitation associated with forced-choice RRTs is reduced.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed RRT variation enhances the utility of surveys on sensitive sexual behaviors.
    • This method facilitates more detailed individual-level data analysis in public health research, including AIDS studies.
    • The technique offers a more practical and less intimidating alternative to existing RRTs.