Scherpenzeel (2001): study CH Bern 1999
Publication
- Author(s):
- Scherpenzeel, A.C.
- Title:
- Mode Effects in Panel Surveys: A Comparison of CAPI and CATI.
- Source:
- BFS aktuell (Bulletin of the Statistical Office Switzerland), October 2001, Nr. 448-0100, Neuchatel, Switzerland
Investigation
- Public
- 15+ aged, general public, household members, Bern, Switzerland 1999
- Sample
- Probability simple random sample
- Respondents
- N = 864
- Non Response
- 70%
- Assessment
-
Interview: Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI)
Also telephone (CATI).
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Self report on single question:
How satisfied would you say you are you with the way your life has worked out up to now?
10 very satisfied
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 totally dissatisfied - Classification:
- O-SLu-h-sq-n-11-a
- Author's label:
- Satisfaction with life in general
- Remarks:
- CATI: Mean = 7.95 SD = 1.65
CAPI: Mean = 8.11 SD = 1.49 - Page in publication:
- 12