Factors influencing questionnaire returns from former university students

A number of factors were discovered which influence the number of returns from a mailed questionnaire. The method of comparing early and late returns was found to be only partially adequate in studying differences between individuals who do and who do not answer.

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Published in:Journal of applied psychology 1939-06, Vol.23 (3), p.388-397
Main Author: Pace, C. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Students
Human
Questionnaires
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Summary:A number of factors were discovered which influence the number of returns from a mailed questionnaire. The method of comparing early and late returns was found to be only partially adequate in studying differences between individuals who do and who do not answer.
ISSN:0021-9010
1939-1854
DOI:10.1037/h0063286