Randomized Response: A Technique for Improving the Validity of Self-Reported Health Behaviors.

Martin, Gary L.; Newman, Ian M.

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Publication Date: 1982-Apr

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Randomized Response: A Technique for Improving the Validity of Self-Reported Health Behaviors.

Martin, Gary L.; Newman, Ian M.

Journal of School Health, v52 n4 p222-226 Apr 1982

A sample of 38 ninth-grade students was tested with a randomized response questionnaire designed to ask respondents sensitive questions with the assurance that responses would remain anonymous. Results of the investigation indicate that this technique can be used effectively with ninth-grade students and with large groups of individuals to obtain information about multiple behaviors. (JN)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Confidentiality, Grade 9, Health Behavior, Health Education, Item Analysis, Questionnaires, Research Methodology, Secondary Education, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Student Behavior, Test Interpretation, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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