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Methodological issues concerning the sensitive query in AIDS/alcohol research: sample size estimates for randomized

A L Golbeck1, C A Molgaard

  • 1Department of Mathematical Sciences, College of Sciences, San Diego State University, California 92182.

Progress in Clinical and Biological Research
|January 1, 1990
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Randomized Response Technique (RRT) models require larger sample sizes than traditional surveys but are practical for sensitive research like AIDS and alcohol studies. These RRT methods can be the preferred choice when appropriate sample sizes are feasible.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Statistics

Background:

  • Sensitive topics like AIDS and alcohol research often face challenges with traditional survey methods due to social desirability bias and underreporting.
  • The Randomized Response Technique (RRT) offers a way to improve the accuracy of data collection on sensitive issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify and compare the sample size requirements of two RRT models against conventional survey techniques.
  • To assess the practicality and potential utility of RRT models for specific research areas.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of sample size calculations for two RRT models and conventional survey methods.
  • Evaluation of the magnitude of sample size increases required by RRT.

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Main Results:

  • Campbell's theoretical work on RRT sample size is confirmed.
  • The increased sample size for RRT models is not prohibitively large, suggesting practical applicability.
  • RRT models are deemed potentially impractical for some research scenarios due to sample size.

Conclusions:

  • RRT models are a viable option for research on sensitive topics such as AIDS and alcohol.
  • The choice of RRT depends on the feasibility of obtaining the required sample size.
  • RRT can be the method of choice for specific issues in AIDS and alcohol research where adequate sample sizes can be achieved.