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Effectiveness Of The Drop-Off/Pick-Up Survey Methodology In Different Neighborhood Types, Douglas Jackson-Smith, Courtney G. Flint, Mallory Dolan, Carla K. Trentelman, Grant Holyoak, Blake Thomas, Guizen Ma Dec 2016

Effectiveness Of The Drop-Off/Pick-Up Survey Methodology In Different Neighborhood Types, Douglas Jackson-Smith, Courtney G. Flint, Mallory Dolan, Carla K. Trentelman, Grant Holyoak, Blake Thomas, Guizen Ma

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

With declining survey response rates, the Drop-Off/Pick-Up (DOPU) survey method has been suggested as an alternative to mail, phone, or internet modes. We use a major household DOPU survey to explore the impacts of both implementation method and neighborhood context on survey response rates. The survey was carried out in 23 neighborhoods in northern Utah chosen to represent distinctive configurations of socioeconomic, demographic, land use, and built environments that comprise rural to urban residential communities in the region. Overall, the survey achieved a 63.2 percent response rate, but this varied from 33 to 79 percent across our study neighborhoods. Contact …


Another Look At Likert Scales, Fern K. Willits, Gene L. Theodori, A. E. Luloff Dec 2016

Another Look At Likert Scales, Fern K. Willits, Gene L. Theodori, A. E. Luloff

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Perhaps the most widely used means for assessing survey respondents’ personal attitudes consists of a series of stem-statements followed by an odd or even number of ordered, bipolar-named categories. Such statements, known as Likert items, are named for Rensis Likert whose classic studies of attitude measurement were first published in 1932. Almost from the beginning, methodologists and psychometric scholars have raised questions concerning the number of items deemed necessary to form an attitude scale, the number and meaning of various answer categories, and the appropriate statistical methods to use in analyzing the resulting data. These deliberations are summarized. We conclude …


Research News. Publications, 2016. Volume 2, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy, Soumyajit Majumdar Dec 2016

Research News. Publications, 2016. Volume 2, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy, Soumyajit Majumdar

Publications (2015-)

Publications that appeared during the period July 1 through December 31, 2016


Advances In Survey And Data Analysis Methods For Rural Social Scientists: An Introduction, Glenn D. Israel Dec 2016

Advances In Survey And Data Analysis Methods For Rural Social Scientists: An Introduction, Glenn D. Israel

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Rural sociologists and other rural social scientists have been and continue to be in the forefront of advances in methods for collecting and analyzing high quality social science data. While much of this work is embedded within substantive studies, the focus of this issue is on highlighting lessons learned so that other researchers can incorporate these ideas into the design and conduct of their studies.


Mixed-Mode Surveys Compared With Single Mode Surveys: Trends In Responses And Methods To Improve Completion, Virginia M. Lesser, Lydia D. Newton, Daniel K. Yang, Jean C. Sifneos Dec 2016

Mixed-Mode Surveys Compared With Single Mode Surveys: Trends In Responses And Methods To Improve Completion, Virginia M. Lesser, Lydia D. Newton, Daniel K. Yang, Jean C. Sifneos

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This article reviews recent trends in modes of conducting surveys and presents results from a series of experiments comparing different approaches for collecting survey data and improving response rates in general population studies. The modes examined include the telephone, mail, and a mixed-mode method which combines mail with Web data collection. A series of studies were conducted by the Oregon State University Survey Research Center from 2006-2014 using probability samples of Oregon residents. Response rates and the percent of respondents completing the questionnaires by Web were compared. The results showed that response rates were increased by modifying the cover letter …


Public Intercept Interviews And Surveys For Gathering Place-Based Perceptions: Observations From Community Water Research In Utah, Courtney G. Flint, Charles Mascher, Zack Oldroyd, Phillip Andre Valle, Elizabeth Wynn, Quinton Cannon, Alexander Brown, Bethany Unger Dec 2016

Public Intercept Interviews And Surveys For Gathering Place-Based Perceptions: Observations From Community Water Research In Utah, Courtney G. Flint, Charles Mascher, Zack Oldroyd, Phillip Andre Valle, Elizabeth Wynn, Quinton Cannon, Alexander Brown, Bethany Unger

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Public intercept interviews provide a useful data gathering method for assessing locally salient topics. We describe a recent project to highlight public water perspectives in parks in two Utah cities, and we focus on the methodological considerations to expand applications of the public intercept survey method. Combining demographic survey information with open-ended interview data allows for validating samples against census information. An expanded informed consent process allows participants to make selections regarding data use and identification. New technologies enable a paperless process and data management opportunities as well as challenges. Participants were largely willing to allow use of interview audio …


Moving Survey Methodology Forward In Our Rapidly Changing World: A Commentary, Don A. Dillman Dec 2016

Moving Survey Methodology Forward In Our Rapidly Changing World: A Commentary, Don A. Dillman

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

No abstract provided.


Assessing The Influence Of Importance Prompt And Box Size On Response To Open-Ended Questions In Mixed Mode Surveys: Evidence On Response Rate And Response Quality, Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Glenn D. Israel Dec 2016

Assessing The Influence Of Importance Prompt And Box Size On Response To Open-Ended Questions In Mixed Mode Surveys: Evidence On Response Rate And Response Quality, Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Glenn D. Israel

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

To understand the thinking behind respondents’ answers, researchers occasionally use open-ended questions. Getting a quality response to open-ended questions can be challenging but attending to the visual design of the question and using a motivational statement in the question can increase item response and data quality. To understand the use of open-ended questions in surveys further, we designed an experiment testing the effect of an importance statement (present/absent) and box size (large/small) on item response rate and response quality in a mixed-mode (web and mail modes) survey. Data for the study came from a survey of Florida Cooperative Extension Service …


The Case For Personal Interaction: Drop-Off/Pick-Up Methodology For Survey Research, Carla Koons Trentelman, Jessica Irwin, Kyle A. Petersen, Nallely Ruiz, Caitlin S. Szalay Dec 2016

The Case For Personal Interaction: Drop-Off/Pick-Up Methodology For Survey Research, Carla Koons Trentelman, Jessica Irwin, Kyle A. Petersen, Nallely Ruiz, Caitlin S. Szalay

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Researchers have struggled with decreases in response rates in surveys using traditional methods. Dropoff/pick-up (DOPU) surveys are an alternative that performs well in some research situations. For studies in small or compact geographic areas, DOPU has achieved higher response rates than mail surveys, although typically at higher costs due to labor and transportation. Other benefits include increased local awareness of research projects and improved outcomes for complex survey projects. Social exchange theory would explain the success of DOPU as due to the method’s personal interaction. Many researchers are unfamiliar with DOPU and prior instructive works are now dated. In an …


Research News. Grants, 2016. Volume 2, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy, Soumyajit Majumdar Dec 2016

Research News. Grants, 2016. Volume 2, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy, Soumyajit Majumdar

Grants (2015-)

Grants and contracts awarded during July-December 2016


Um Natural Products Center Designated As Center Of Excellence, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest Dec 2016

Um Natural Products Center Designated As Center Of Excellence, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest

University of Mississippi News

Food and Drug Administration has awarded the distinction to NCNPR for 15 straight years


Lance Yarbrough Rejoins Um Geological Engineering Faculty, Edwin Smith Dec 2016

Lance Yarbrough Rejoins Um Geological Engineering Faculty, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

New assistant professor combines expertise in private sector, experiences in academia


Pharmacy Students Win Ncpa Presidential Scholarships, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest Dec 2016

Pharmacy Students Win Ncpa Presidential Scholarships, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest

University of Mississippi News

Ashley Culbertson and Lily Van honored for achievement, interest in community pharmacies


Streets Endow Scholarship To Honor Longtime Um History Professor, Andrew M. Abernathy Dec 2016

Streets Endow Scholarship To Honor Longtime Um History Professor, Andrew M. Abernathy

University of Mississippi News

Education fund named after Harry P. Owens, professor emeritus and Civil War scholar


Um Manufacturing Students Organize Automotive Society Chapter, Edwin Smith Dec 2016

Um Manufacturing Students Organize Automotive Society Chapter, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Several members attended Southern Automotive Conference; plan future activities


Larry Walker Retires As Ncnpr Director, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest Dec 2016

Larry Walker Retires As Ncnpr Director, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest

University of Mississippi News

UM School of Pharmacy celebrates administrator's 35-year career


Crossing The River Together: A Um Humanitarian Project, Tori Plott Dec 2016

Crossing The River Together: A Um Humanitarian Project, Tori Plott

University of Mississippi News

Engineering students and faculty work together to provide infrastructure for West African villages


Gift Reflects Longtime Pontotoc Teacher's Passions, Bill Dabney Dec 2016

Gift Reflects Longtime Pontotoc Teacher's Passions, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Usda Renews Drug Discovery Grant For Natural Products Center, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest Dec 2016

Usda Renews Drug Discovery Grant For Natural Products Center, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest

University of Mississippi News

University has held research grant since 1996


Engineers Chart Their Own Course In 'A Man's World', Edwin Smith Dec 2016

Engineers Chart Their Own Course In 'A Man's World', Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Three female UM graduates find success with Cooper Tire Co.


My Life As A Social Media Ambassador, Alex Hicks Dec 2016

My Life As A Social Media Ambassador, Alex Hicks

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Rowan Oak Attracts Visitors From 58 Countries, Christina Steube Dec 2016

Rowan Oak Attracts Visitors From 58 Countries, Christina Steube

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Top 10 Stories On Ole Miss News In 2016, Staff Report Dec 2016

Top 10 Stories On Ole Miss News In 2016, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Year-end recap reveals which headlines had the most views


Um Alumnus Finishing Strong With Law School, Bill Dabney Dec 2016

Um Alumnus Finishing Strong With Law School, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Um Employees Give, Receive Blessings Through Books And Bears, Edwin Smith Dec 2016

Um Employees Give, Receive Blessings Through Books And Bears, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Annual program provides toys for children of Facilities Management Department employees


Two Um Band Members Receive Carr Scholarships, Hannah Pickett Dec 2016

Two Um Band Members Receive Carr Scholarships, Hannah Pickett

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Marshall Matz, Marshall Matz, Institute Of Child Nutrition Dec 2016

Marshall Matz, Marshall Matz, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Marshall Matz served as General Counsel to the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs and also as Special Counsel to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry before becoming Washington counsel for the American School Food Service Association.


Client And Attest Client, Proposed Definitions Of Client And Attest Client As Related Definitions, Interpretations And Other Guidance, December 15, 2016, Comments Are Requested By May 15, 2017; Exposure Draft (American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants), 2016, December 15, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Professional Ethics Executive Committee Dec 2016

Client And Attest Client, Proposed Definitions Of Client And Attest Client As Related Definitions, Interpretations And Other Guidance, December 15, 2016, Comments Are Requested By May 15, 2017; Exposure Draft (American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants), 2016, December 15, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Professional Ethics Executive Committee

Exposure Drafts, Comment Letters, and Statements of Position

No abstract provided.


Comment Letters On Client And Attest Client, Proposed Definitions Of Client And Attest Client As Related Definitions, Interpretations And Other Guidance, December 15, 2016, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Professional Ethics Executive Committee Dec 2016

Comment Letters On Client And Attest Client, Proposed Definitions Of Client And Attest Client As Related Definitions, Interpretations And Other Guidance, December 15, 2016, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Professional Ethics Executive Committee

Exposure Drafts, Comment Letters, and Statements of Position

No abstract provided.


Pharmacy Administration Chair Named Associate Um Provost, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest Dec 2016

Pharmacy Administration Chair Named Associate Um Provost, Sydney Slotkin Dupriest

University of Mississippi News

Donna Strum hailed as 'outstanding leader and administrator'