HLAD 315 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Level Of Measurement, Analysis Of Covariance, Telephone Time

• School: EMU
• Department: Health Administration
• Course: HLAD 315
• Professor: Sarah Walsh

Document Summary

Low to moderate, depending on local versus long distance costs. Telephone costs, personnel training, and expense to conduct interview. Variable, but instant; respondents must have internet access. Relatively short, dependent on subject time to respond. Relatively long; must allow for mail and response times. Requires training of interviewers and/ or time to conduct interviews. Relatively short, but subject contact time may be long. Influence by voice, facial expression, body movement; interpretation od survey items. Define what is to be achieved in the study. Respondent should be able to complete the survey in a short period of time. A follow up request may spur some respondents. Notice by email that the survey is coming. If identifier is used, explain it is for recordkeeping only and that confidentiality is protected. A well-worded and informative introduction or a face- to- face agreement helps increase the response rate. Follow -up notices or reminders to complete and return surveys may help to increase responses.