RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

REDESIGNING RESEARCH TOOLS QUESTIONNAIRE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following steps can be taken to improve response rates to postal questionnaires?
A
Write a personalized covering letter to introduce the research
B
Enclose a stamped addressed envelope with a postal questionnaire
C
Send out polite reminder letters
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A postal survey is a quantitative data collection method in which paper questionnaires are sent by post to potential participants, the paper questionnaires are completed by the participants themselves (i.e. self-administered), and returned by post to the survey organisation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Implementation of reminder letters and telephone contact had the most significant effect on response rates (odds ratio 3.7, 95% confidence interval 2.30 to 5.97 p = <0.00001).

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