Advances in comparative survey methods: multinational, multiregional, and multicultural contexts (3MC)

Intro -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Section I: Introduction -- 1 The Promise and Challenge of 3MC Research -- 1.1 Overview -- 1.2 The Promise -- 1.3 The Challenge -- 1.4 The Current Volume -- References -- 2 Improving Multinational, Multiregional, and Multicultural (3MC) Comparability Using the Total Survey Error (TSE) Paradigm -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Concept of Total Survey Error -- 2.3 TSE Interactions -- 2.4 TSE and Multiple Surveys -- 2.5 TSE Comparison Error in Multinational Surveys -- 2.6 Components of TSE and Comparison Error -- 2.7 Obtaining Functional Equivalence and Similarity in Comparative Surveys -- 2.8 Challenges of Multinational Survey Research -- 2.9 Language -- 2.10 Structure -- 2.11 Culture -- 2.12 Resources for Developing and Testing Cross‐national Measures -- 2.13 Designing and Assessing Scales in Cross‐national Survey Research -- 2.14 TSE and the Multilevel, Multisource Approach -- 2.15 Documentation -- 2.16 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Addressing Equivalence and Bias in Cross‐cultural Survey Research Within a Mixed Methods Framework -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Equivalence and Comparability: Supporting Validity of the Intended Interpretations -- 3.3 A Comprehensive Approach to Bias Analysis in 3MC Surveys Within a Mixed Methods Research Framework -- 3.4 Closing Remarks -- References -- Section II: Sampling Approaches -- 4 Innovative Sample Designs Using GIS Technology -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Cluster Selection Stage -- 4.3 Household Stage -- 4.4 Discussion -- References -- GIS and Remote Sensing Data Resources -- 5 Within‐household Selection of Respondents -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Within‐household Respondent Selection Methods -- 5.3 Within‐household Selection Methods in Cross‐national Surveys: The Case of ESS -- 5.4 A Few Practical Challenges of Within‐household Sampling in Cross‐national Surveys