Random digit dialing and internet panel data collection methods in two Canadian provinces: Comparing costs, data missingness, straightlining, and sociodemographic characteristics of sample, and responses from a survey on nutrition policy support and
Both modes present advantages and disadvantages. Differences in sociodemographics and KAB responses between modes indicate sampling methods for public health surveys may be considered in survey design and administration. Researchers should discuss their findings vis-a-vis the specific limitations of each method they employed and adopt strategies to mitigate them.
Authors
- Jo Lin Chew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3804-7582)
- Kimberley D. Curtin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6103-9847)
- Candace I. J. Nykiforuk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1017-5475)
- Ana Paula Belon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4600-3202)
- Katerina Maximova (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9842-1927)
- Mathew Thomson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8155-3840)
Institutions
- Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (CA)
- St. Michael's Hospital (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Public Health Ontario (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of public health research
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036251388566
- Primary Topic
- Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00