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New Approaches to Demographic Data Collection.
Donald J Treiman1, Yao Lu, Yaqiang Qi
1University of California at Los Angeles.
Chinese Sociological Review
|July 12, 2013
Summary
Population science is evolving with new data collection methods in sampling, fieldwork, and survey content. This essay explores these advancements, using Chinese examples and discussing data sharing.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
Background:
- Population science is broadening its scope to include social, economic, and health factors.
- This expansion necessitates innovative data collection techniques and procedures.
- Demographic research increasingly integrates interdisciplinary approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine new developments in demographic data collection.
- To highlight advancements in sampling, fieldwork, and survey information.
- To provide insights into Chinese demographic and social surveys.
Main Methods:
- Review of new developments in sampling procedures.
- Analysis of innovations in fieldwork methodologies.
- Examination of expanded information collected in surveys.
Main Results:
- Introduction of novel sampling and fieldwork techniques in population studies.
- Increased scope of information gathered in demographic and social surveys.
- Identification of publicly available major Chinese surveys for researchers.
Conclusions:
- Demographic data collection is advancing through interdisciplinary borrowing of techniques.
- Enhanced data collection supports a more comprehensive understanding of population phenomena.
- Data sharing is crucial for the social research community, with notable Chinese survey resources available.
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