Backchecks¶
Torres, R. S. (2026). Backchecks. Innovations for Poverty Action Research and Data Science Hub.
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Mechanisms¶
- Enumeration Quality Backcheck
- The backcheck then does not recount everything; it draws a random sample of, say, 200 bins and sends an independent auditor to re-count them blind — without seeing the recorded figure — so a matching number is genuine agreement, not a copied one.
This sourcePrescribes randomized backchecks by separate staff who are not shown the original responses. Recommends random, undisclosed backcheck selection to prevent pattern recognition and gaming.
- The backcheck then does not recount everything; it draws a random sample of, say, 200 bins and sends an independent auditor to re-count them blind — without seeing the recorded figure — so a matching number is genuine agreement, not a copied one.
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