Unit 4

For this assignment, you will critically analyze the potential for nonresponse error in the survey instrument you drafted in Week 3. Your analysis should be presented in a 2-page paper, formatted in current APA style, and should address the following: Likely Sources of Nonresponse: Identify and explain at least three specific factors that could lead to nonresponse (both unit and item nonresponse) in your Week 3 survey, considering your target population and chosen data collection method. Provide a rationale for why these factors are likely to be significant. Strategies to Minimize Nonresponse and Bias: Propose at least three practical and ethically sound strategies to minimize nonresponse rates and potential nonresponse bias in your survey. These strategies should be specific and justified based on the literature and your understanding of your target population. Examples include offering incentives, employing specific follow-up procedures, or carefully timing survey administration. Ethical Implications: Discuss the ethical considerations related to nonresponse in your survey. How might nonresponse affect the representativeness of your sample and the validity of your findings? Consider issues of fairness, inclusion, and the potential for marginalized voices to be underrepresented.