Accession Number:

ADA180291

Title:

The 1984 and 1985 ARI Survey of Army Recruits: Methodology and Recommendations for Future Administrations

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jun 1984-Sep 1985

Corporate Author:

WESTAT INC ROCKVILLE MD

Personal Author(s):

• Celeste, Jeanna F.
• Wilson, Michael J.
• Ramsey, Vivian F.
• Elig, Timothy W.
• Pliske, Rebecca M.

Report Date:

1986-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

35.0

Abstract:

This is a task final report. The volume overviews the survey administration procedures, including instrument design, data collection, data preparation, and processing techniques employed in the 1984 and 1985 ARI Surveys of Army Recruits. The report proposes recommendations for future surveys that address problems inherent in performing ad hoc surveys, and contrast survey outcomes from low cost versus high cost survey administrations.

Descriptors:

• *ARMY PERSONNEL
• *RECRUITING
• METHODOLOGY
• CONTRAST
• DEMOGRAPHY
• DATA ACQUISITION
• ARMY
• RECRUITS
• INSTRUMENTATION
• SURVEYS
• PROCESSING
• HIGH COSTS
• LOW COSTS

Subject Categories:

• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE