In surveys when "following up" on a potential respondent, the second of such contacts should occur:
A) 2 weeks after initial delivery
B) 3 weeks after initial delivery
C) 4 weeks after initial delivery
D) 5 weeks after initial delivery

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Three weeks after initial delivery is enough time for a potential respondent to see the survey and also gives them sufficient time to respond. Waiting longer than three weeks may result in the person forgetting about the survey or losing interest in participating, while waiting less than two weeks may be too soon and come across as pushy. Therefore, the best choice is option B, 3 weeks after initial delivery.

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