Abstract #301542

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JSM 2003 Abstract #301542
Activity Number: 356
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2003 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Section on Survey Research Methods
Abstract - #301542
Title: Effect of Alternative Data Collection Modes on Cooperation Rates and Data Quality
Author(s): Sarah E. Brady*+ and Julie A. Bouffard and Courtney N. Stapleton and Jerry D. Imel
Companies: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Census Bureau
Address: 1349 N. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA, 22304,
Keywords: internet ; interactive voice response ; item nonresponse
Abstract:

The Census Bureau conducted the 2003 National Census Test which consisted of three components. The three components included various response mode options, new and additional contact strategies, and alternative race and Hispanic origin questions. The self-response data collection modes included in the test were mail, Internet, and Interactive Voice Response. This paper will present the analysis of the response rates for the alternative data collection modes. It will also examine item nonresponse and form completeness as it relates to response mode options. This analysis will help identify alternative modes to use in the future for increasing self-enumerated response to the census.

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