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Recording discrepancies in Nielsen Homescan data: Are they present and do they matter?

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  • Liran Einav
  • Ephraim Leibtag
  • Aviv Nevo

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  • Liran Einav & Ephraim Leibtag & Aviv Nevo, 2010. "Recording discrepancies in Nielsen Homescan data: Are they present and do they matter?," Quantitative Marketing and Economics (QME), Springer, vol. 8(2), pages 207-239, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:kap:qmktec:v:8:y:2010:i:2:p:207-239
    DOI: 10.1007/s11129-009-9073-0
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    Keywords

    Measurement error; Validation study; Self-reported data; C81; D12;
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    JEL classification:

    • C81 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Microeconomic Data; Data Access
    • D12 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Empirical Analysis

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