Method with Highest Response Rate
Which method of data collection has the highest response rate and allows the use of all types of questions?
- Mailing questionnaire
- Telephone interview
- Personal interview — Correct Answer
- Online survey
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Personal Interview has the highest response rate and allows the use of all types of questions including open-ended questions.
Advantages of Personal Interview:
- Highest Response Rate among all methods.
- Allows use of all types of questions.
- Better for using open-ended questions.
- Allows clarification of ambiguous questions.
- Researcher can observe reactions of respondents for supplementary information.
- Misinterpretation and misunderstanding can be avoided.
Disadvantages:
- Most expensive method.
- Possibility of influencing respondents.
- More time-taking.
📚 About this Topic — CH-2: Collection of Data
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