Mail survey response, speed, and cost

Abstract Increasing concern over improving response rates to mail surveys has emerged and is being addressed in the context of industrial populations. This study investigates the impact of survey sponsor and the promise of a charitable donation on response rate, response speed, and the cost-effectiveness of these factors.

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