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The placement of respondent codes on surveys or return envelopes does not significantly impact survey response rates. Researchers should focus on other strategies to improve participation in health education faculty hiring surveys.

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Area of Science:

Health Education Research
Survey Methodology

Background:

Increasing survey response rates is crucial for the validity of research findings.
Respondent codes are used to track non-respondents and manage data.
The optimal placement of respondent codes for maximizing survey return rates is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate whether the placement of respondent codes (on the survey vs. return envelope) affects survey response rates.
To provide evidence-based recommendations for survey researchers aiming to improve participation.

Main Methods:

A four-page survey on hiring criteria for health education faculty was mailed to 223 university program coordinators.
Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a coded survey or a coded return envelope.
Response rates were compared between the two groups.

Main Results:

A total of 132 surveys were returned, yielding an overall response rate of 62%.
No statistically significant difference in response rates was observed between the coded survey group and the coded return envelope group.
The location of the respondent code did not influence the likelihood of survey completion.

Conclusions:

The placement of respondent codes does not appear to be a significant factor in survey response rates.
Survey researchers should prioritize exploring and implementing alternative strategies, such as enhanced inducements, to boost participation.
Future research could explore the impact of other survey design elements on response rates.