Use of web and in-person survey modes to gather data from young adults on sex and drug use: an evaluation of cost, time, and survey error based on a randomized mixed-mode design.
In a randomized test of mixed-mode data collection strategies, 386 participants in the Raising Healthy Children (RHC) Project were either (a) asked to complete a survey via the Internet and later offered the opportunity to complete the survey in person or (b) first offered an in-person survey, with the Web follow-up. The Web-first condition resulted in cost savings although the overall completion rates for the 2 conditions were similar. On average, in-person-first condition participants completed surveys earlier in the field period than Web-first condition participants. Based on intent-to-treat analyses, little evidence of condition effects on response bias, with respect to rates or levels of reported behavior, was found.
McMorris
Barbara J
BJ
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Petrie
Renee S
RS
Catalano
Richard F
RF
Fleming
Charles B
CB
Haggerty
Kevin P
KP
Abbott
Robert D
RD
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D017048:Health Care Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D012106:Research / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012107:Research Design; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult
D013287:Illicit Drugs