A researcher sent a survey containing 5 questions to a sample of 500 employees. The wording was easy to understand and the researcher offered a financial incentive yet few employees returned the survey. What might be the reason for this low response?
A) The number of questions
B) The use of a financial incentive
C) The easy-to-understand wording
D) None of the three is a reasonable explanation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The low response rate is unlikely due to the number of questions, the use of a financial incentive, or the easy-to-understand wording, as these factors typically encourage higher response rates. Other factors not mentioned might be responsible for the low response.

A Researcher Sent a Survey Containing 5 Questions to a Sample