Integration of Sample Design for the National Survey of Family Growth, Cycle 4, with the National Health Interview Survey

摘要

Research was undertaken to develop alternative methods of selecting a sample of eligible women for the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). The report presents estimates of the effects of alternative design options, obtained by statistical modeling techniques, for linking the NSFG with the NHIS. The estimated survey costs, lengths of data collection period, and projected response rates for alternative linked design are compared for fixed precision. The findings indicate that substantial gains in the NSFG design efficiency could be realized if particular linked design options are adopted to replace the independent design.