This working paper documents the methods used in the study, Social Science PhDs— Five+ Years Out. It describes the survey purpose and administration, sampling methods, and types of data collected. It details items that were collected irregularly. Finally, it provides information helpful for evaluating the generalizability of results.
Picciano, J., Rudd, E., Morrison, E., & Nerad, M. (2007). Social Science PhDs—Five+ Years Out: Survey Methods. CIRGE Report 2007-01. CIRGE: Seattle, WA.
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