@article{ref1,
title="Correcting sample selection in FARS data to estimate seatbelt use",
journal="Journal of safety research",
year="2009",
author="Islam, Samia and Goetzke, Frank",
volume="40",
number="5",
pages="389-393",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: In this paper, we show that FARS data can be a comparable alternative to observational NOPUS data in estimating seat belt use in the United States once we correct for sample selection bias. RESULTS: Based on assumptions of independence for seatbelt choice, we establish a lower and upper bound for seatbelt usage rates, and find that once we correct for sample selection bias, the seatbelt usage estimates from the corrected FARS emerge at least as a comparable alternative to NOPUS estimates. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: This implies that researchers can use corrected FARS to complement NOPUS, thus being able to utilize the rich cross-sectional details available in FARS data to analyze various relevant research questions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4375",
doi="10.1016/j.jsr.2009.09.002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2009.09.002"
}