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Table 2 Item non-response by questionnaire length

From: Effect of questionnaire length, personalisation and reminder type on response rate to a complex postal survey: randomised controlled trial

Section

Item non-response (%)

p

 

Long

Short

 

Overall

9.8

5.8

.04

   A. Your neighbourhood and local area

2.8

2.5

.73

   B. Walking and cycling

12.9

4.9

.01

   C. Your travel

12.5

9.5

.27

   D. Activities at home

6.5

n/a

-

   E. Activities at work or place of study

12.4

8.6

.35

   F. Recreational activities

15.1

8.3

.11

   G. You and your household

6.0

9.6

.05