A new paper from a team at the Survey Research Center and the Institute for Social Research, led by Brady West and Bill Axinn, explores new methods for collecting data for demographic research from national samples. In “Toward a New Approach to Creating Population-Representative Data for Demographic Research,” the team examines the use of web-based data collection, leveraging… Continue reading Paper explores more cost-efficient methods in survey research with national samples
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Additional incentives and follow-up improve participation in national web and mail surveys
Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — Finding ways to increase survey participation is a crucial concern for social scientists whose work depends on respondents’ willingness to answer survey questions. In a new paper from a team at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research, researchers have identified several ways to increase survey participation,… Continue reading Additional incentives and follow-up improve participation in national web and mail surveys