Web Survey Bibliography
Title More Is Not Necessarily Better: Effects of Response Categories on Measurement Stability and Validity
Author Thomas, R. K., Uldall, B. R., Krosnick, J. A.
Year 2002
Access date 19.04.2004
Abstract Some studies have found that test-retest reliability is linearly related to the number of response categories that are used. In contrast, others have concluded that there is no correspondence between reliability and the number of response categories used. In two separate studies, we varied the number of response categories using a between-subjects design to examine the temporal stability of self-report measurement of attitudes. We report two studies here, the first was administered in a paper-pencil format and varied the number of response categories from 2 to 9 across 5 different topics. The second study was a web-based survey and included an increased range of categories (from 2 to 11) and expanded consideration of other scale types (e.g., unipolar measures of frequency and likelihood versus bipolar measures of liking and agreement) across two different topics. Based on our findings, we discuss the implications for scale development and validity.
Year of publication2002
Bibliographic typeConferences, workshops, tutorials, presentations
Web Survey Bibliography - The American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) 57th Annual Conference, 2002 (35)
- Navigating the Rapids of Change: Some Observations on Survey Methodology in the Early 21st Century; 2002; Dillman, D. A.
- Civic Engagement, Social Trust, and Online Deliberation; 2002; Goldthwaite, D., Price, V., Cappella, J. N.
- A Mixed-mode Internet and Telephone Survey in a Technology-rich Environment; 2002; Marton, K., Sumartojo, R. Kosicki, G. M., Horner, L. R.
- Comparison of Response Rates and Quality of Response in a Survey Conducted by Mail, Email and Web; 2002; Lesser, V. M., Newton, L.
- Face-to-Face vs. Web-enabled Panel Interviews on Magazine Reading: A Mode Comparison; 2002; Mattlin, J.
- Internet-based Survey Research in the U.S. Navy; 2002; Olmsted, M. G.
- Statistical Data Validation in Web Instruments:An Empirical Study; 2002; Peytchev, A., Petrova, E.A.
- Transitioning Phone and Mail Studies to an Online Venue: Factors for Consideration; 2002; Park, J. M., Collier, D.
- U.S. Army Web-based, Internet Surveys; 2002; Lynn, M.
- U. S. Air Force Surveys; 2002; Hamilton, C. H., Datko, L. M., Bell, J.
- A Computer Tool that Helps Survey Methodologists Improve the Comprehensibility of Questions; 2002; Graesser, A., Karnavat, A., Daniel, K. F., Cooper, E., Cai, Z., Whitten, S., Louwerse, M., Bartlett,...
- Using the Internet to Reach an Elite Population: What Works, What Doesn't?; 2002; Grigorian, K. H., Rosenlund, A., Sokolowski, J.
- Combining Online and CATI Data Collection Techniques With Web-Based Reporting to Measurably Improve...; 2002; Feld, K. G., Stone, W. K.
- Triangulation: Three Modes Measuring HIV-Related Knowledge and Stigma in the U.S; 2002; Fichtner, R., Knight, S., Lentine, D.
- Navigation Patterns in Web Surveys; 2002; Ramirez, C. M.
- Why Internet Samples Are Inherently Biased; 2002; Neustadtl, A., Kestnbaum, M., Robinson, J. P.
- Methods for Improving Compliance in Exposure Studies; 2002; Dimitropoulos, L., Thalji, L., Weibe, L.
- The Impact of Privacy and Security Concerns on the Willingness to Provide Sensitive Information about...; 2002; Aoki, K., Elasmar, M. G.
- Mode-Effects in Web Surveys?; 2002; Bandilla, W., Bosnjak, M.
- The Prospects for Electronic Mail Surveys; 2002; Groussett, R., Fournier, A., Kalinowski, L., Best, S. J.
- Prepaid and Promised Incentives in Web Surveys: An Experiment; 2002; Bosnjak, M., Tuten, T. L.
- A Nonresponse Analysis of a Mail-Web Mode Comparison; 2002; Boyd, C. J., Crawford, S. D., McCabe, S. E., Couper, M. P.
- An Experimental Comparison of Knowledge Networks and The GSS; 2002; Bradburn, N. M.
- Examining Item Non-Response in a Mixed Mode Customer Satisfaction Study; 2002; Burr, M. A., Famolaro, T., Levin, K.
- Web Survey Nonresponse Among Military Members; 2002; Caplan, J. R.
- Comparing Self-administered Computer Surveys and Auditory Interviews: An Experiment; 2002; Chang, L. C., Krosnick, J. A.
- Paper and Pencil versus Web Survey. Measurement Effects and Mode Differences; 2002; Fuchs, M.
- Usability Testing of Web Data Collection Instruments; 2002; Thalji, L., Antunes, M. J., Wiebe, E. F.
- Nonresponse Error and Mode Effects in the Web-Enabled Survey on Civic Attitudes and Behaviors after...; 2002; Thalji, L., Langer, M., Pulliam, P., Wiebe, E. F.
- Not Sure About "Don't Know"?: Effects of Response Choice in Mixed Mode Surveys; 2002; Terhanian, G., Thomas, R. K., Bremer, J., Smith, R.
- More Is Not Necessarily Better: Effects of Response Categories on Measurement Stability and Validity; 2002; Thomas, R. K., Uldall, B. R., Krosnick, J. A.
- A Web-based Experiment to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Vaccine Information Sheets; 2002; Turner, A., Thalji, L., Wagers, R., Laird, G., Heaps, W.
- Reliability and Validity of Web-based Surveys: Effects of Response Modality, Item Format, and Number...; 2002; Uldall, B. R., Thomas, R. K., Krosnick, J. A.
- Mode Effect in Web Surveys; 2002; Vehovar, V., Lozar Manfreda, K.
- Characteristics of Respondents to a Web Survey of the General Public; 2002; Tarnai, J., Thom, A.