Surveys were administered orally by three research assistants from Mexican universities, and in each community a local resident was hired to locate selected houses and introduce survey administrators to heads of households.
This included format of literature introducing the survey to young people; wanting variation in response formats; the mode of survey administration; and time necessary to complete the survey [ 12].
The research protocol sought to mitigate this risk by introducing the survey as one about "issues facing women in the community" (rather than a gender-based violence survey), insisting on privacy as much as possible, and gathering no identifying information on respondents.
In an explanatory note introducing the survey, it says: "Against the backdrop of change, MPS staff remain committed to the values of 'integrity, professionalism, courage and compassion'".
Prior to the interviews, e-mails introducing the survey were sent to the operators.
The majority of this time was spent introducing the survey in reduced form (i.e. 2 alternatives and 2 attributes).
The personal delivery method is acknowledged to increase response rates as completed responses can help (a) establish rapport with respondents while introducing the survey, (b) provide clarifications if needed quickly, and (c) collect the questionnaire immediately (Cavana et al. 2001).
"For too long, many of our financial institutions had been built on cultures that encouraged and rewarded excessive risk taking and singular focus on short-term financial gain," Peter Cheese, the deliciously named chief executive of the CIPD, wrote in a press release introducing the survey.
Approach letters and TAC research program brochures introducing the survey were mailed to clients.
Letters of approach introducing the survey were sent to selected households with EWP listed telephones.
