Recommendations for Eliminating Selection Bias in Household Surveys During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic

In the context of the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is preparing a series of short publications with relevant policy recommendations. A number of recommendations are made in this note to address bias problems that may arise in household surveys carried out during this exceptional period, as a complement to the suggestions made in a previous note on the sample designs for this type of survey.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Reduced Inequalities