Abstract
This paper focuses on types of missing data on surveys and provides information about addressing the problem. A particular type of missing data discussed is item non-response, a problem encountered by library and information science researchers. An overview of issues associated with missing data on surveys and theoretical and methodological techniques for dealing with missing data is presented. A basic discussion of terminology and procedures for missing data is included and a theoretical framework for missing data is presented. Three mechanisms that can produce missing data are explained and "state of the art" procedures are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-269 |
Number of pages | 29 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
State | Published - Sep 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Information Systems
- Library and Information Sciences