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Peer reviewedHolian, John – Evaluation Practice, 1996
Describes record linkage as a data-generating technique, and presents a method for linking client records to live and stillbirth records, using 32,974 births in the Cleveland (Ohio) area. Biases that can enter the linkage process and general research issues related to record linkage are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Birth, Case Records, Data Collection, Recordkeeping
Peer reviewedMustian, R. David. – Evaluation Practice, 1996
The major focus of this monograph is on statistical tools that aim to facilitate the description and explanation of social phenomena. The basics of data gathering are presented, and a number of major topics in data analysis are reviewed. A major contribution is the treatment of methodological issues. (SLD)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Hypothesis Testing, Research Methodology
