Network sampling links population households in specified ways, for reporting purposes, in order to increase the probabilities of locating households with particular characteristics. We conducted a reverse record check field experiment to test whether telephone surveys using network sampling is feasible to collect crime victimization data. Three types of crime -- burglary, robbery, and assault -- were tested along with two types of networks -- relatives and co-workers/close friends. This paper examines the extent to which victims report their victimization experiences in a general crime and victimization interview and the extent to which a randomly selected relative or close friend will report the same victimization incident in an identical interview. A number of multiplicity counting rules are compared in terms of reporting errors and a mean square error analysis. 6 tables, 37 references. (Author abstract)
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