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035			_a(Sirsi) u123341
100			_aKempton, J.
245			_aSurveyor variability - application of social judgement theory
260			_c2003
490			_aStructural Survey _v21(2) 2003, 63-69(7)
520			_aSurveyor variability has been previously identified as a barrier to the consistency and usability of house condition survey data. This paper explores the use of Social Judgement Theory (SJT) as a potential method to account for and reduce the impact of surveyor variability. The study followed the principles of SJT first proposed by Egan Brunswik. The results of the study indicate that the SJT method does have the potential to aid understanding of the survey judgement policy of individual surveyors in terms of the importance they give to building elements and the underlying focus, or theme, of a survey. Knowledge of this policy could be utilised in house condition surveys by recalibration of survey results to take account of a surveyors policy. In addition, training requirements for individual surveyors could be identified. Tables, diagrams and references. [Taken from journal abstract].
590			_aABS
650			_aHOME CONDITION REPORTS
650			_aSOCIAL JUDGEMENT THEORY
650			_aSURVEYS
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING INSPECTION
700			_aAlani, A.
700			_aChapman, K.
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999			_c73272 _d73272