Nonresponse

Nonresponse occurs when individuals selected for a survey or study do not provide their answers or information. This can happen for various reasons, such as lack of time, interest, or awareness of the survey. Nonresponse can impact the accuracy of results because the opinions or experiences of non-responders might differ from those who participate. Researchers try to account for this by using techniques like follow-up contacts or statistical adjustments, but high nonresponse rates can still pose challenges to drawing reliable conclusions.