Broadening the Scope of Methodological Research on Mail Surveys

Methodological studies on mail surveys typically assess the effectiveness of a device with respect to only one dependent variable—response rate. Other factors in the use of mail surveys, i.e. response speed and quality, also require methodological research. This report includes a discussion of these factors and a review of the findings of studies that have included them as dependent variables.

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