Two studies were conducted to compare responses to matrix questionnaires with those to standard questionnaires. In the first study, the matrix format was used to reduce questionnaire size, and therefore mailing costs. However, this format also produced significantly fewer returns. A second study comparing matrix and standard questionnaires of equal size found similar response rates but more incomplete returns for the matrix form.
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