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Using Auxiliary Information in Probability Survey Data to Improve Pseudo-Weighting in Nonprobability Samples: A Copula Model Approach by Zhu, Tingyu, Gamble, Laura J, Klapman, Matthew, Xue, Lan, Lesser, Virginia M

“…Abstract While probability sampling has been considered the gold standard of survey methods, nonprobability sampling is increasingly popular due to its…”
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A Permutation Test for Correlated Errors in Adjacent Questionnaire Items by Hildreth, Laura A., Genschel, Ulrike, Lorenz, Frederick O., Lesser, Virginia M.

“…Response patterns are of importance to survey researchers because of the insight they provide into the thought processes respondents use to answer survey…”
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The National Children's Study 2014: Commentary on a Recent National Research Council/Institute of Medicine Report by McCormick, Marie C., MD, ScD, Baker, Dean B., MD, MPH, Biemer, Paul P., PhD, Carlson, Barbara Lepidus, MA, Diez Roux, Ana V., MD, MPH, Lesser, Virginia M., DrPH, McLanahan, Sara S., PhD, Saade, George R., MD, Stokes, S. Lynne, PhD, Trasande, Leonardo, MD, MPP, Duncan, Greg J., PhD

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proposed methodology to determine accuracy of location and extent of geographically isolated wetlands by Munoz, Breda, Lesser, Virginia M, Dorney, John R, Savage, Rick

“…Wetlands can provide significant environmental benefits such as assimilation of pollutants, flood water storage, groundwater recharge, and fish and wildlife…”
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Assessing Hunters' Opinions Based on a Mail and a Mixed-Mode Survey by Lesser, Virginia M, Yang, Daniel K, Newton, Lydia D

“…Opinions from stakeholders are increasingly important to consider in management decisions for government agencies. Surveys are one approach to obtain these…”
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Design-based empirical orthogonal function model for environmental monitoring data analysis by Munoz, Breda, Lesser, Virginia M., Ramsey, Fred L.

“…An empirical orthogonal function (EOF) model is proposed as a prediction method for data collected over space and time. EOF models are widely used in a number…”
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Adjustment procedures to account for non-ignorable missing data in environmental surveys by Munoz, Breda, Lesser, Virginia M.

“…Methods for non‐response are well‐known techniques used in survey practice for handling missing data. In this approach, sampling units (respondents and…”
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APPLYING SURVEY RESEARCH METHODS TO ACCOUNT FOR DENIED ACCESS TO RESEARCH SITES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY by Lesser, Virginia M.

“…Needs for environmental information have led to more emphasis on surveys that assess changing environmental conditions. In order to obtain biological,…”
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A National Survey of Collaborative Practices for Secondary Multilingual Learners Designated as English Learners by Kibler, Amanda K., Lesser, Virginia, Palacios, Martha Castellón, Sandstead, Martha, Wiger, Sara, Woodruff, Karrie S., Bovee, Jaclyn B.

“…Collaborative teaching models serving secondary multilingual learners designated as English Learners (ELs) have become increasingly prominent but remain…”
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Elevated temperature and carbon dioxide affect chlorophylls and carotenoids in Douglas-fir seedlings by Ormrod, D.P, Lesser, V.M, Olszyk, D.M, Tingey, D.T

“…The objective of this study was to determine whether increased temperature and CO2concentration would decrease or increase the concentrations of foliar…”
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Information Criterion for Nonparametric Model-Assisted Survey Estimators by James, Addison, Xue, Lan, Lesser, Virginia

“…Abstract Nonparametric model-assisted estimators have been proposed to improve estimates of finite population parameters. Flexible nonparametric models provide…”
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Transitions from Telephone Surveys to Self-Administered and Mixed-Mode Surveys: AAPOR Task Force Report by Olson, Kristen, Smyth, Jolene D, Horwitz, Rachel, Keeter, Scott, Lesser, Virginia, Marken, Stephanie, Mathiowetz, Nancy A, McCarthy, Jaki S, O’Brien, Eileen, Opsomer, Jean D, Steiger, Darby, Sterrett, David, Su, Jennifer, Suzer-Gurtekin, Z Tuba, Turakhia, Chintan, Wagner, James

“…Abstract Telephone surveys have been a ubiquitous method of collecting survey data, but the environment for telephone surveys is changing. Many surveys are…”
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Pilot surveys to improve monitoring of marine recreational fisheries in Hawaiʻi by Ma, Hongguang, Ogawa, Tom K., Sminkey, Thomas R., Breidt, F. Jay, Lesser, Virginia M., Opsomer, Jean D., Foster, John R., Van Voorhees, David A.

“…•Fishing effort estimates from the roving survey were lower than the existing survey.•Up to 27% of rod & reel gears were present in areas not covered by the…”
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Estimating agreement coefficients from sample survey data by Lin, Hung-mo, Kim, Hae-young, Williamson, John M, Lesser, Virginia M

“…We present a generalized estimating equations approach for estimating the concordance correlation coefficient and the kappa coefficient from sample survey…”
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Risk behaviors and self-reported illnesses among Pacific Northwest surfers by Harding, Anna K, Stone, David L, Cardenas, Andres, Lesser, Virginia

“…Although surfers have high incidental exposure to marine waters, no studies have investigated if surfer risk behaviors (such as surfing during advisories, near…”
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A comparison of periodic survey designs employing multi-stage sampling by Lesser, Virginia M, Kalsbeek, William D

“…Sampling designs considered for a national scale environmental monitoring programme are compared. Specifically, design strategies designed to monitor one…”
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Personalization of Mail Surveys for General Public and Populations with a Group Identity: Results from Nine Studies by Dillman, D.A, Lesser, V, Mason, R, Carlson, J, Willits, F, Robertson, R, Burke, B

“…The effect of personalization on mail survey response rates was examined in nine studies that included 17 comparisons under several research conditions. A…”
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Nonsampling Errors in Environmental Surveys by Lesser, Virginia M, Kalsbeek, William D

“…A number of probability surveys are in place in the United States to estimate and monitor changing conditions of ecological resources. The Environmental…”
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Nonsampling Errors in Environmental Surveys by Lesser, Virginia M., Kalsbeek, William D.

“…A number of probability surveys are in place in the United States to estimate and monitor changing conditions of ecological resources. The Environmental…”
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A comparison of periodic survey designs employing multi-stage sampling by Lesser, Virginia Marie

“…Due to increasing environmental awareness, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined the need to establish the current status and future changes…”
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