Problems of Sampling and Interviewing in Studies of Old People
- 1 April 1950
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Gerontology
- Vol. 5 (2) , 158-167
- https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/5.2.158
Abstract
Dr. Havighurst outlines the method used in ascertaining the number of people over 65 years of age in a study of a typical midwestern community and reports that approximately 75 per cent of this age group could be reached by personal contact, the balance being either too ill or refusing.Keywords
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