Response rates

Response rates refer to the percentage of people who participate out of the total people asked or targeted in a survey or study. For example, if 1,000 people are invited to answer a survey and 200 do so, the response rate is 20%. It helps assess how representative or reliable the results may be, as higher response rates generally mean more trustworthy data. Factors that influence response rates include the survey's length, method of contact, relevance to participants, and incentives offered. Monitoring response rates helps researchers improve their methods and understand the quality of their data.