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Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute

Survey non-response

A major, and increasing, problem in surveys is that individuals, households, schools or companies selected for questioning may fail to take part.

Such nonresponse can lead to reduced data quality and, where those who do respond are not a representative sample, there is a risk that biased and misleading conclusions may be drawn.

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