A Test of the Forced-Alternative Random Response Questionnaire Technique.
Abstract
This study tested a variation of the random response surveying strategy designed for lengthy questionnaires to be used in group administrations or mail surveys. A questionnaire was mailed to a random sample of 3000 company grade officers divided into three groups. One group received a conventional questionnaire. The second group received a random response questionnaire (FARR-50 technique) using a 50% likelihood of having to respond honestly. The last group received a random response questionnaire (FARR-83 technique) using a 83.3% likelihood of having to respond honestly. It was found that subjects respond more honestly, i.e. with greater estimated incidence of true positive response, to sensitive questions when given a low level of protection provided by the FARR-83 technique. Rates of response and estimated levels of prevalence were higher when subjects were given some protection than when they were forced to answer the questions honestly more frequently--even though the latter afforded greater protection.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA012677
Entities
People
- Arthur J. Hoehn
- Joel M. Reaser
- Steven Hartsock
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization