A statistical methodology for analyzing data from a complex survey: the first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Abstract

This report presents an approach to analyzing data from a survey with a complex sample design. The data used to illustrate the approach are from the first [U.S.] National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey a national probability sample survey that was conducted in 1971-74 with an augmentation survey in 1974-75. Data are examined using regression techniques analysis of variance and categorical data analysis. (EXCERPT)