Experiments with methods to reduce attrition in longitudinal surveys
Experiments with methods to reduce attrition in longitudinal surveys
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1467-985x.2012.01051.x
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发表时间：
2013-01-01
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2
通讯作者：
Lynn, Peter
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作者：
Fumagalli, Laura;Laurie, Heather;Lynn, Peter
我们报告的结果，从两个大规模的随机实验，进行了英国家庭小组调查，调查功能，旨在减少样本损耗。第一个实验比较了从样本成员获得更新的联系信息的策略。我们发现，在波t成功地找到一个样本成员的倾向是最大化的波之间邮寄的地址变更卡，而不是地址确认卡或没有卡。第二个实验比较了年轻人和忙碌人的标准化和定制的受访者报告。我们发现，量身定制的报告对两组的合作率都有适度的积极影响，尽管对忙碌的人的影响取决于提供一个较短的电话采访，而不是完整的面对面采访的选择。
We report findings from two large-scale randomized experiments, carried out on the British Household Panel Survey, with survey features designed to reduce sample attrition. The first experiment compares strategies for obtaining updated contact information from sample members. We find that the propensity to locate a sample member at wave t successfully is maximized by a between-wave mailing of a change-of-address card, rather than an address confirmation card or no card. The second experiment compares standardized and tailored respondent reports for young people and busy people. We find that tailored reports have a modest positive effect on rates of co-operation for both groups, though the effect for busy people depends on providing the option of a shorter telephone interview instead of the full face-to-face interview.