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de Rada, Vidal Díaz – Field Methods, 2022
This article presents the results of a general population study that used three different modes of data collection administered sequentially. The study began with a letter that contained the link to an online survey. Those who did not respond were interviewed by phone or face-to-face. The article focuses on the cost of the study related to…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Sequential Approach, Online Surveys, Interviews
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Revilla, Melanie; Couper, Mick P.; Paura, Ezequiel; Ochoa, Carlos – Field Methods, 2021
Passive data from a tracking application (or "meter") installed on participants' devices to register the URLs visited have great potential for studying people's online activities. However, given privacy concerns, obtaining cooperation installing a meter can be difficult and lead to selection bias. Therefore, in this article, we address…
Descriptors: Participation, Computer Use, Internet, Data Collection
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Leon, Carmen M.; Aizpurua, Eva; van der Valk, Sophie – Field Methods, 2022
Previous research shows that the direction of rating scales can influence participants' response behavior. Studies also suggest that the device used to complete online surveys might affect the susceptibility to these effects due to the different question layouts (e.g., horizontal grids vs. vertical individual questions). This article contributes…
Descriptors: Online Surveys, Comparative Analysis, Questionnaires, Foreign Countries