When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys:
A)the anonymity of respondents can no longer be guaranteed.
B)more thoughtful answers are usually provided by those who wait until the follow-up to respond.
C)response rates typically increase.
D)response bias can no longer be estimated.
E)all of these choices are true.

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Planning follow-ups with mail surveys can increase response rates, as it serves as a reminder for participants to respond. However, it can also reduce respondent anonymity as the researcher is now reaching out to individuals who have not responded yet. It is unclear whether more thoughtful answers are provided by those who wait until the follow-up to respond, and response bias can still be estimated even with follow-ups.

When Follow-Ups Are Planned with Mail Surveys