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Survey Incentive
A survey incentive is a reward, often in the form of cash, offered to potential respondents to encourage their participation in a study. While offering incentives is a highly reliable method for increasing survey response rates, researchers must adhere to ethical limits to ensure the reward is not so large that it becomes coercive.
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Research Methods in Psychology - 4th American Edition @ KPU
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