Survey Response Rates: Some Trends, Causes and Correlates,

Abstract

The author discusses the problem that, if in-person interview response rates are not affected importantly by current social changes, how are the lower rates determined. It appears that seasonality and interview length don't have the uniformly strong, negative effects that some suspect. Hypothesized positive forces such as Census Bureau auspices, using advance letters, and offering payment aren't as powerful as one might hope. Callback strategies can account for a meaningful amount of variance and respondent rules have some effect on rates and on costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA053605

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  • Kent H. Marquis

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  • RAND Corporation

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  • Commerce
  • Families (Human)
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  • Health Services
  • Health Surveys
  • Human Population
  • Market Research
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  • Michigan
  • Motivation
  • Physical Security
  • Quality Control
  • Statistics
  • Surveys
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  • United States
  • Urban Areas

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