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Comparing the efficacy of electronic-tablet to paper-based surveys for on-site survey administration.
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International Journal of Social Research Methodology . Jul2018, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p487-497. 11p. 4 Charts, 2 Graphs, 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- This study compares cost, completion times, and percent completion of electronic tablet (n = 244) to paper-based (n = 398) questionnaires administered to participants of scenic raft trips on the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park. We hypothesized e-tablet questionnaires would (1) cost less (2) be completed faster and (3) be completely filled more frequently than paper-based questionnaires. Our survey resulted in a greater per unit cost of e-tablet compared to paper-based questionnaires ($4.17 and $1.80, respectively). Although e-tablets were completed faster (230 [±66] s) than paper questionnaires (235 [±57] s), the difference was not significant (t(641) = 1.97, p = 0.39). E-tablets were filled completely more frequently than paper questionnaires (80% vs. 51%, respectively; χ2 = 3.84, p < 0.01). We suggest that for multi-year projects with a sample size target of ≥100, and length ≥ 5 pages, e-tablets are more cost effective and efficient than paper-based surveys. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13645579
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Social Research Methodology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 130068776
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13645579.2018.1432403