Challenges of Data Collection through Internet Research: Analysis of “Frivolous” Responses, Response Time, and Geographical Pattern

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  • インターネット調査によるデータ収集の課題—不良回答，回答時間，および地理的特性に注目した分析—

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Due to the deteriorating survey environment, Internet research has attracted increasing attention as a new survey method for data collection because of its low cost and reduced time. We summarized the challenges of Internet research with respect to sample representativeness and measurement accuracy and then analyzed actual data to examine features such as response behavior, response distribution, and geographical pattern. The results showed that: 1) sampling bias can occur in the survey data; 2) “frivolous” responses may be given in relation to shorter response time; and 3) there is a moderate effect of geographical setting. Finally, future possibilities and challenges for Internet research, especially in geography, are discussed.

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  • E-journal GEO

    E-journal GEO 10 (1), 81-98, 2015

    The Association of Japanese Geographers

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