NCJ Number
211988
Editor(s)
Joel Kennet,
Joseph Gfroerer
Date Published
August 2005
Length
197 pages
Annotation
This report provides and describes various aspects of survey methodology, as well as methodological and analytical developments related to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).
Abstract
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) is a comprehensive source of information on the prevalence and incidence of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs in the United States. With a survey of this size, administered to approximately 67,500 individuals annually, in is essential that the latest and best methodology be utilized over all facets of its operations. This report provides an assortment of chapters covering some of the recent methodological research and developments in NSDUH, changes in data collection methods and instrument design, and advances in analytic techniques. The report is intended for those interested in particular aspects of survey methodology and those interested in analyzing data collected in recent years by NSDUH. The report begins with a brief history and description of NSDUH, a description of prior methodological research on NSDUH, and an account of the major methodological developments that were implemented in 2002. The final chapter of the report focuses on a specific component of analysis, comparing NSDUH income data with income data in other datasets. The report provides a resource for survey researchers wishing to catch up on the latest developments from this unique survey. References and tables