Health authorities use panels to gather public opinion

Attrition of members of the panel may not, however, be random, with the result that a sample will become progressively less representative. [...]panels may not only be more expensive than one off surveys or other means of eliciting public opinion but they may provide less valid answers.

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Published in:BMJ 1995-10, Vol.311 (7013), p.1168-1169
Main Authors: Dowswell, T, Lilford, R J, Harrison, S, Mcharg, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude to Health
Decision Making
Health Care Rationing
Humans
Letter
Letters
Public health
Public Opinion
United Kingdom
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Summary:Attrition of members of the panel may not, however, be random, with the result that a sample will become progressively less representative. [...]panels may not only be more expensive than one off surveys or other means of eliciting public opinion but they may provide less valid answers.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.311.7013.1168c