Preface |
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1.1 The Total Survey Error Approach |
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2 | (3) |
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5 | (4) |
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1.3 The Purpose and Scope of the Book |
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9 | (2) |
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2 Sampling and Coverage Issues for Web Surveys |
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2.1 Types of Web Surveys and the Use of Probability Sampling |
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11 | (7) |
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2.2 Coverage Issues for Web Surveys |
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18 | (5) |
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2.3 Statistical Corrections for Coverage and Sampling Bias |
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23 | (11) |
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34 | (2) |
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3 Nonresponse in Web Surveys |
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36 | (21) |
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3.1 Denning Nonresponse and Nonresponse Error in Web Surveys |
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37 | (1) |
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3.2 Nonresponse Error in Web Surveys |
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38 | (2) |
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3.3 Response and Participation Rates in Web Surveys |
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40 | (3) |
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3.4 Factors Affecting Participation in Web Surveys |
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43 | (5) |
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3.5 Nonresponse in Mixed-Mode Surveys |
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48 | (3) |
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3.6 Factors Affecting Breakoffs in Web Surveys |
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51 | (2) |
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3.7 Item Nonresponse in Web Surveys |
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53 | (2) |
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55 | (2) |
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4 Introduction to Measurement and Design in Web Surveys |
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57 | (20) |
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4.1 Measurement Error in Web Surveys |
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58 | (1) |
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4.2 Measurement Features of Web Surveys |
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59 | (2) |
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4.3 Choice of Broad Design Approaches |
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61 | (1) |
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4.4 The Look and Feel of the Web Survey |
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62 | (6) |
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4.5 Navigation Conventions |
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68 | (1) |
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4.6 Choice of Response Formats |
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69 | (3) |
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4.7 Grid or Matrix Questions |
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72 | (4) |
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76 | (1) |
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5 The Web as a Visual Medium |
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77 | (22) |
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5.1 Interpreting Visual Features of Web Questionnaires |
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77 | (11) |
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88 | (5) |
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5.3 The Concept of Visibility |
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93 | (5) |
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98 | (1) |
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6 Interactive Features and Measurement Error |
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99 | (30) |
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6.1 Dimensions of Interactivity |
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100 | (1) |
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6.2 Responsive, Machine-Like Features |
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101 | (18) |
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6.2.1 Progress Indicators |
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102 | (8) |
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110 | (1) |
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6.2.3 Visual Analog Scales |
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111 | (2) |
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113 | (2) |
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115 | (4) |
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6.3 Human-Like Interactive Features |
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119 | (7) |
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126 | (3) |
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7 Measurement Error on the Web and in Other Modes of Data Collection |
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129 | (22) |
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7.1 Conceptual Schemes for Understanding Mode Effects |
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129 | (3) |
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7.2 Web Surveys as a Method of Self-Administration |
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132 | (14) |
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7.3 Web Surveys and Cognitive Burden |
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146 | (3) |
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149 | (2) |
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8 Summary and Conclusions |
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8.1 Non-Observation Errors in Web Surveys |
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151 | (7) |
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158 | (4) |
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8.3 A Model for Mode Effects |
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162 | (6) |
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8.4 Recommendations for Web Surveys |
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168 | (3) |
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8.5 The Future of Web Surveys |
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171 | (2) |
References |
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Author Index |
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189 | (6) |
Subject Index |
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