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Factors Affecting Response and Completion Rates in Some Canadian Studies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 November 2010

Victor W. Marshall
Victor W. Marshall
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Department of Behavioural Science, University of Toronto
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Abstract

Three Canadian research studies which used similar sampling strategies are examined. Data on their survey experiences are presented so as to assist those planning research to do so more efficiently. The response and completion rates of the three studies were quite similar, suggesting that some predictions might be made for similarly-designed future studies. The findings may give heart to those wondering whether their response and refusal rates are adequate or embarassing. Detailed reporting of survey research sampling experiences and adoption of a uniform terminology is called for.

Résumé

Trois études de recherches canadiennes utilisant une stratégie d'échantillonnage comparable sont examinées. Les données puisées de ces enquêtes sont présentées dans le but d'assister les futurs chercheurs dans une préparation plus efficace. On ne distingue qu'une faible différence entre les trois études au secteur des taux de réponse et d'achèvement, suggérant ainsi qu'il sera possible à l'avenir de faire quelques prédictions, en autant que les études soient conçues d'une façon comparable. Les conclusions présentées devraient servir d'encouragement aux investigateurs qui se demandent si leur taux de réponse et de refus est convenable ou gênant. Un compte rendu détaillé de l'enquête et l'adoption d'une terminologie uniforme seraient à conseiller.

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agingsurvey researchsamplingresponse rates
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Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement , Volume 6 , Issue 3 , Fall/Automne 1987 , pp. 217 - 227
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Copyright © Canadian Association on Gerontology 1987

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