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Samuel J. Best - University of Connecticut, USA
Brian S. Krueger - Cancer Prevention Research Center at University of Rhode Island

Volume: 141

Series:
Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences

Courses:
Quantitative Data Analysis

April 2004 | 104 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Designed for researchers and students alike, the volume describes how to perform each stage of the data collection process on the Internet, including sampling, instrument design, and administration. Through the use of non-technical prose and illustrations, it details the options available, describes potential dangers in choosing them, and provides guidelines for sidestepping them. In doing so, though, it does not simply reiterate the practices of traditional communication modes, but approaches the Internet as a unique medium that necessitates its own conventions.

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USING THE INTERNET AS A MEDIUM FOR RESEARCH

The Data Collection Process

Data Collection Opportunities on the Internet

Limitations of Internet Data Collection

Orientation

Organization

PRACTICALITIES OF USING THE INTERNET

A New Communication Medium

Getting Connected to the Internet

Online Services Suitable for Data Collection

DRAWING SAMPLES ON THE INTERNET

Specifying the Target Population

Developing a Sample Frame

Choosing a Sampling Method

Determining the Size of the Sample

Implementing Contacting Procedures

ADMINISTERING INSTRUMENTS ON THE INTERNET

Selecting a Communication Mode

Controlling Access

Formatting the Instrument

Incorporating Stimuli

Limiting Item Non-Response

Providing Instruction

COMPILING RESPONSES ONLINE

Inducing Participation

Collecting Submissions

Authenticating Cases

Appraising Responses

Concluding Remarks

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Key features

The text does not emphasize the technical aspects of programming Internet studies.
The text reviews the advantages and disadvantages of collecting data online compared to other communication modes, such as face-to-face, telephone, and mail surveys.
The text describes the process of identifying potential participants and the implications of these approaches for participant recruitment and subsequent statistical analysis.
The text details available options for collecting completed instruments from participants, explaining the implications of each choice.

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