Sensitive Questions in Online Surveys: Experimental Results for the Randomized Response Technique (RRT) and the Unmatched Count Technique (UCT)

Sensitive Questions in Online Surveys: Experimental Results for the Randomized Response Technique (RRT) and the Unmatched Count Technique (UCT)

Gaining valid answers to so-called sensitive questions is an age-old problem in survey research. Various techniques have been developed to guarantee anonymity and minimize the respondent’s feelings of jeopardy. Two such techniques are the randomized response technique (RRT) and the unmatched count technique (UCT). In this study we evaluate the effectiveness of different implementations of the R...

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...

Bayesian non-randomized response models for surveys with sensitive questions

Three non-randomized response (NRR) models (namely, the non-randomized triangular, crosswise and hidden sensitivity models) have recently been developed for analyzing dichotomous sensitive questions. Unlike existing randomized response (RR) models, no randomizing device is required for NRR models. This helps to reduce the cost, increase the efficiency, ensure the reproducibility, widen the appl...

Kim And Warde’s Mixed Randomized Response Technique For Complex Surveys

Comparing the unmatched count technique and direct self-report for sensitive health-risk behaviors in HIV+ adults.

Researchers often rely on self-report measures to assess sensitive health-risk behaviors in HIV+ individuals, yet the accuracy of self-report has been questioned, particularly when inquiring about behaviors that may be embarrassing, risky, and/or taboo. We compared an anonymous reporting method - the unmatched count technique (UCT) - to direct self-report (DSR) in order to assess reporting diff...