Numerous studies have evaluated various techniques for increasing response rates in mail questionnaire surveys. This study examines two such techniques (personalized cover letters and follow-up post reminders), but goes beyond the single criterion of response reliability to consider budget and time constraints, as well as minimum sample size requirements for analysis purposes.
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