By Response Rate, Survey Researchers Are Referring To

question 14

Multiple Choice

By response rate, survey researchers are referring to:

• A) the percentage of completed questionnaires
• B) the percentage of delivered questionnaires that are returned
• C) the percentage of respondents who agree to participate
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Prototypes

Original or primary forms of something from which copies are made; in cognitive psychology, it refers to a mental image or best example of a particular category.

Likelihood

The probability or chance that a given event will occur.

Surveillance Strategy

A plan or approach designed to systematically monitor activities or behaviors, often for the purpose of gathering information, ensuring security, or enforcing policies.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut where the likelihood of something is judged based on how similar it is to a typical case.