What geographic units of analysis are possible in HINTS?
HINTS data provide nationally-representative estimates, but there are variables in the data set that allow researchers to compare rural vs. urban metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) as well as census regions (enter census regions here). Due to the relatively small sample size for respondents from any given state, it is generally not recommended that researchers conduct state-specific HINTS projects, as these analyses can be statistically unreliable. However, in certain cases where data can be pooled across multiple iterations of HINTS, the sample size may increase enough such that a state-based investigation is statistically appropriate. Data can only be assessed as a representation of the nation, as there is not enough data from each state to analyze them individually.
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