The volume, complexity, and length of your survey will affect the amount of time required to print and mail survey materials. In printing questionnaires that require optical mark recognition, data capture barcodes, or pre-slugging for precise scanning and tracking, even small errors can be significant, particularly in time. Purchasing supplies will also impact this stage. […]
Tag Archives: Mail Survey
07
Nov
Nov
Establishing a budget for your survey project is challenging. There are many facets to consider. It’s tempting to pull a number out of the air that sounds reasonable and then fit the costs for your survey within that pre-determined budget. That’s an easy way to set your budget. But, it’s far from the best way. […]
Survey Mailing Services
How to Manage Your Mail Survey Timeline When in a Rush: Phase 1 – Design The Mail Survey Materials
07
Oct
Oct
You know you want two things: a quality mail survey and the results in the earliest possible time. You need mail survey results with optimum data integrity. And, you need to get it and understand it before your target deadline, which is not so far away. So, how can you manage your mail survey timeline […]
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Sep
Sep
Mail Surveys are widely used in research for data collection. However, unlike telephone or interview, researchers don’t have direct contact with participants. To increase response rates for mail surveys, different techniques have been proven to work, including pre-notification mailings, reminders, incentives, and multimodal strategies. But how about the appearance of the mailings? Studies on the […]
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Jul
Jul
Mail surveys are one of many quantitative research data collection methods that helps answer the “why” and “how” of human thoughts and behavior. It is an integral part of political & social science, social work, and education research. Believe it or not, mail surveys are still among the most effective survey methods in the research […]
Survey Mailing Services, Survey Research Services
Supply Chain Issues and Paper Shortages are Plaguing the Industry
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Jul
Jul
Money may grow on trees, but it is beginning to seem as if paper does not. As society begins to creep back to pre-pandemic “normal”, demand for paper is back on the rise. Unfortunately, supply remains at an all-time low, therefore drastically increasing the costs. From retailers to publishers, from feminine products and diapers to polling […]
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May
May
If you’re in survey research, you know that incentives and pre-notification letters can significantly increase survey response rates. But did you know that colors can also impact your survey response? Using the wrong color can make your survey challenging to read or complete while using the right color can make your survey more appealing for […]
16
Oct
Oct
Envelope teasers are typically a short message printed on the outside envelope intended to appeal to readers, getting them to open the mail packet. Non‐response reduces the effective sample size and can introduce bias in mail survey research. Therefore, it is important to find ways to increase the response rate if you want to ensure […]
01
Oct
Oct
Many factors should be considered for a survey project to be a success, and as it turns out, only a couple of survey errors can lead to its downfall. To prevent this disastrous situation from happening to your research, we’ve listed the 6 Common Survey Errors to Avoid and some tips to manage them. Mistake […]
03
Sep
Sep
When the topic of a survey is sensitive or extremely private, the participant’s identity can be an important issue. In such a situation, anonymity and confidentiality may significantly affect the response rate. In a mail survey, some may wonder how an anonymous study, wherein, not even the researcher knows the respondents’ identity, is possible when […]
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