Understanding survey nonresponse behaviours: evidence and practical solutions
This report summarises key findings from research to extend understanding of the challenges posed by nonresponse and nonresponse bias in the Scottish Government's general population surveys, and identifies potential solutions.
Acknowledgements
We are very grateful to all those who took part in this research, particularly those members of the public, NatCen and Ipsos survey interviewers, and survey commissioners and experts who shared their time and their views with us in interviews, focus groups and workshops. We would also like to thank the Scottish Government advisory group for their input and advice throughout this project, with particular thanks to Susan Patterson and Nora Mielke for their supportive project management.
The Scottish Government would like to acknowledge the financial support provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which helped make this research possible.
Responsibility for this report and its contents lies entirely with the authors.
Contact
Email: surveystrategy@gov.scot