The Threat of Nonresponse Bias to Survey Research.

Shultz, Steven D.; Luloff, A. E.

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Threat of Nonresponse Bias to Survey Research.

Shultz, Steven D.; Luloff, A. E.

Journal of the Community Development Society, v21 n2 p104-15 1990

A restudy of nonrespondents to a contingent valuation method survey increased the response rate from 59 to 87 percent. The likelihood ratio test was used to determine respondent/nonrespondent differences more precisely. Results indicate that nonresponse bias can be quantified and that personal contacts with nonrespondents can generate crucial additional data. (SK)

Descriptors: Research Problems, Response Rates (Questionnaires), Social Science Research, Statistical Bias, Surveys

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Language: English

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