Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/126482 
Year of Publication: 
2015
Series/Report no.: 
ISER Working Paper Series No. 2015-18
Publisher: 
University of Essex, Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER), Colchester
Abstract: 
This paper explores the use of cognitive interviewing as a pre-planned follow-up to a quantitative mixed modes experiment. It describes both the quantitative and cognitive interview phases and results. The goal for both was to explore measurement error differences between (computer-assisted personal interviewing - CAPI, computer-assisted telephone interviewing - CATI and computer-assisted web interviewing - CAWI). The cognitive interviewing produced evidence that in particular circumstances, supported or challenged the quantitative results. This is illustrated through the use of five examples. In conclusion, this novel application of cognitive interviewing was useful, with implications for survey design and interpretation of quantitative findings.
Subjects: 
cognitive interviewing
mixed modes
measurement error
satisficing
mode preferences
polar point
yes/no list
JEL: 
C00
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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