Respondent non-cooperation in surveys and diaries: an analysis of item non-response and panel attrition

This paper analyses the impact of questionnaire design and length of participation on item non-response and panel attrition.
  

Respondent Non-Cooperation In Surveys And Diaries: An Analysis Of Item Non-Response And Panel Attrition

Eunkyu Lee Syracuse UniversityMichael Y. Hu Kent State UniversityRex S. Toh Seattle University

Introduction

Marketers often rely on consumer surveys and diary panels to obtain a variety of information on consumer characteristics and behaviour. Among various problems associated with these ...

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