Methodological Influences on Comparability of Race Measurements: Several Cautionary Examples
Methodological Influences on Comparability of Race Measurements: Several Cautionary Examples
RSM2006-06
Introduction
We discuss several methodological problems affecting race measurements, including wording and conceptual issues, mode effects, and interviewer effects. Drawing on evidence from qualitative and quantitative research, we comment on wording differences between alternative questions on race. Finally, we suggest research needed to address measurement problems.
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