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Class of Mail Does Affect Response Rates to Mailed Questionnaires: Evidence from Meta-analysis

J. Scott Armstrong, University of Pennsylvania

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Postprint version. Published in Journal of the Market Research Society, Volume 32, 1990, pages 469-471.
Publisher URL: http://www.marketingpower.com/

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Abstract

In contrast to the conclusions from traditional reviews, meta-analysis shows that certain types of postage have an important effect on return rates to mail surveys. In particular, US business reply postage should not be used in survey research.

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J. Scott Armstrong. "Class of Mail Does Affect Response Rates to Mailed Questionnaires: Evidence from Meta-analysis" Marketing Papers (1990).
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/j_scott_armstrong/107