Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 9, 2025
08:27
Applying an eMASS Customization Program as a Research Tool to Evaluate Consumer Benefits
Published on: September 27, 2019
6.9K
Methods to increase response to postal and electronic questionnaires
Philip James Edwards1, Ian Roberts1, Mike J Clarke2
1Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|November 30, 2023
Summary
Increasing response rates in epidemiological research is crucial. This review identifies effective strategies for postal and electronic questionnaires, such as incentives and personalization, to improve data quality.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiological research methodology
- Survey research methods
- Health services research
Background:
- Self-administered questionnaires are vital tools in epidemiological research for data collection.
- Low response rates to postal and electronic questionnaires can significantly reduce sample size and introduce bias.
- Enhancing response rates is critical for improving the quality and reliability of epidemiological study findings.
Conclusions:
- Numerous strategies can effectively increase response rates for both postal and electronic questionnaires in epidemiological research.
- Implementation of evidence-based strategies, such as incentives, personalization, and clear communication, is recommended.
- Improving response rates through these methods will enhance the validity and generalizability of epidemiological findings.
Related Concept Videos
02:16Surveys
14.8K
Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
14.8K
01:07Data Collection by Survey
6.5K
The systematic method of obtaining and analyzing accurate information of a population is called data collection. A survey is a standard method of data collection that involves collecting information from a target human population about their experience, opinion, or knowledge of a product, service, or process. The responses are recorded and interpreted. The most common survey examples are written questionnaires, face-to-face or telephonic conversations, focus groups, and electronic (e-mail or...
6.5K
01:16Response Surface Methodology
140
Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is a collection of statistical and mathematical techniques used to develop, improve, and optimize processes. It is particularly valuable when many input variables or factors potentially influence a response variable.
The process of RSM involves several key steps:
The process of RSM involves several key steps:
140
01:40Archival Research
16.0K
Some researchers gain access to large amounts of data without interacting with a single research participant. Instead, they use existing records to answer various research questions. This type of research approach is known as archival research. Archival research relies on looking at past records or data sets to look for interesting patterns or relationships. For example, a researcher might access the academic records of all individuals who enrolled in college within the past ten years and...
16.0K
01:25Strategies for Assessing and Addressing Confounding
102
Confounding is a critical issue in epidemiological studies, often leading to misleading conclusions about associations between exposures and outcomes. It occurs when the relationship between the exposure and the outcome is mixed with the effects of other factors that influence the outcome. Given that, addressing confounding is of high importance for drawing accurate inferences in research.
Confounding can be addressed at both the design phase of a study and through analytical methods after data...
Confounding can be addressed at both the design phase of a study and through analytical methods after data...
102