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Chapter 8 - Conclusion

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 November 2023

Michael A. Long ,
Paul B. Stretesky ,
Kenneth J. Berry ,
Janis E. Johnston  and
Michael J. Lynch
Michael A. Long
Affiliation:
Oklahoma State University
Paul B. Stretesky
Affiliation:
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Kenneth J. Berry
Affiliation:
Colorado State University
Janis E. Johnston
Affiliation:
USDA
Michael J. Lynch
Affiliation:
University of South Florida
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Summary

Chapter 8 concludes that Benford agreement analyses are a proper process for assessing the validity of self-reported data when these data meet certain characteristics. The Benford agreement analysis workflow developed in previous chapters is summarized. Recommendations as to when researchers should use Benford agreement analyses to assess their data for Benford validity are discussed. The chapter concludes with some thoughts on the utility of Benford validity analyses in the social sciences.

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Benford’s lawvalidity
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Applying Benford's Law for Assessing the Validity of Social Science Data , pp. 188 - 195
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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