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Westat leads the field in innovative and sound statistical and methods research. We develop and implement approaches that produce quality data, meeting clients' challenges and resource needs. Harnessing the power of data science and analytics, statistical disclosure control, and survey experiments and testing, we deliver accurate and comprehensive data.

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Meilan-Vila A., Opsomer J.D., Francisco-Fernandez M., and Crujeiras R.M. (2020).

A goodness-of-fit test for regression models with spatially correlated errors.

Test, 29, 728-749.
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Sun H., Conrad F.G., and Kreuter F. (2020).

The relationship between interviewer-respondent rapport and data quality.

Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology.
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Sun H., Newsome J., McNulty J., Levin K., Langetieg P., Schafer B., and Guyton J. (2020).

What works, what doesn't? Three studies designed to improve survey response.

Field Methods.
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