Why do respondents get paid different amounts for different studies, even when the length of the sessions is the same?
There are any number of reasons for differences in the amount respondents are paid. If the respondent group is especially hard to find (tone-deaf merchant marines who are expert glass blowers, for example) we pay them more because they are so challenging to locate. They are more likely to participate if the monetary incentive is higher, and they may have higher travel costs if we have to go farther afield to find them. Similarly, we pay people more to talk about topics that are particularly sensitive. For example, if we wish to talk with people about religion, sexuality, or certain medical conditions we may show our sincerity, seriousness, and appreciation of their willingness to talk by paying them more for their time.
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