title: Moving in a given year:  a study in research design and data analysis.
abstract: "In this paper the distribution of the times between moves, or, equivalently, the relationship between duration of residence and the probability of moving [is examined].  Complete information on residence histories contained in the Population Register of Norway for the period 1965-1971 has been used to generate two data sets:  the 'ideal' data set and the duration of residence at a specific point in time."  The relationship between the probability of moving in a given year and stochastic models of mobility histories is then discussed.  "In the subsequent section the feasibility of using the probability of moving in a given year, as measured by cross-sectional survey techniques, in lieu of complete residence histories, as contained in population registers, is evaluated.  It could be demonstrated that cross-sectional data is sufficient for many purposes."  In conclusion, "some comments are made regarding methodological problems arising out of the use of sparse tabular data, which is typical in socio-demographic studies where highly disaggregated projections are required."
mesh_terms: D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005060:Europe; D005843:Geography; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009664:Norway; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011336:Probability; D012106:Research; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012537:Scandinavian and Nordic Countries; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: Data Analysis; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Europe; Geographic Factors; Migration; Migration, Internal; Models, Theoretical; Northern Europe; Norway; Population; Population Dynamics; Probability; Research Methodology; Residence Characteristics; Scandinavia; Spatial Distribution; Statistical Studies; Studies; Study Design; Time Factors