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NSMS16: Report of the task force on weighting and estimation, GSS Methodology Series
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This monograph reviews the main approaches used for weighting and grossing data in the GSS. The problems associated with the post stratification approach generally used are discussed. The potential for reducing non-response bias using the calibration method is investigated along with two programs available for implementing this procedure.