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National Crime Victimization Survey Redesign Letter and Incentive Experiment Report

NCJ Number
306158
Author(s)
W. Sherman Edwards, Westat; David Cantor, Westat; Ting Yan, Westat; Hanyu Sun, Westat; Pamela Giambo, Westat
Date Published
June 2023
Length
54 pages
Description

This report was produced by Westat for BJS and details findings from two experiments conducted as part of a large-scale national field test. The first experiment tested two different formats for letters sent to potential respondents, and the second experiment tested a promised incentive compared to no incentive to complete the questionnaire.

Date Published: June 20, 2023