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Summary

This methodology report details the procedures and protocols that were followed to ensure the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey produced the high quality and robust data expected of official statistics. Included is:

  • the target population and sample design
  • data collection instruments
  • final response rates
  • weighting
  • technical notes for analysis
  • comparability with the 1997 National Nutrition Survey.

Publishing information

Publication date
Citation
University of Otago and Ministry of Health. 2011. Methodology Report for the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey. Wellington: Ministry of Health.
ISBN
978-0-478-37337-0 (Online)
HP number
5404

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