Do lower response rates bias results? In other words, are students with extreme views more likely to complete the online rating form?
Comparative studies of the results of online and paper versions of student evaluations of teaching suggest that there is no clear pattern of bias in one format over the other. For example, it’s not just the students who are highly satisfied or highly dissatisfied who respond online. Some evidence suggests that students with a higher GPA are more likely to respond to online surveys but other demographics (gender, race) do not likely predict who responds and who doesn’t.
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- Do lower response rates bias results? In other words, are students with extreme views more likely to complete the online rating form?
- Are there lower registration rates for students and postdocs? What documentation is acceptable for proof of student status?
- What are likely response rates and how is the response rate calculated?
