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Title Using Online and Paper Surveys - The Effectiveness of Mixed-Mode Methodology for Populations Over 50
Source Research on Aging, 35, 2, pp. 220-240
Year 2013
Access date 29.03.2013
Abstract

To examine the effectiveness of mixed-mode methodology, this article draws on a study that used both online and paper surveys to collect data on a sample of the over 50 population in a small New England town. Respondents were offered the option of responding online or with a paper survey, an approach that addresses some of the major concerns about using online surveys among groups with limited Internet access while also reducing costs and simplifying data entry. The authors demonstrate that response mode does not have a significant effect on survey answers once demographic variables (such as employment and income) are added to the analysis. In addition, the results from this survey suggest that the Internet is useful as a tool to collect data from those over 50.

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Year of publication2013
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