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. 2013 Jan;37(1):62-9.
doi: 10.5993/AJHB.37.1.7.

Value of audio-enhanced handheld computers over paper surveys with adolescents

Erika S Trapl  1 , H Gerry Taylor, Natalie Colabianchi, David Litaker, Elaine A Borawski
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Value of audio-enhanced handheld computers over paper surveys with adolescents

Erika S Trapl et al. Am J Health Behav. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: To examine the impact of 3 data collection modes on the number of questions answered, data quality, and student preference.

Methods: 275 urban seventh-grade students were recruited and randomly assigned to complete a paper survey (SAQ), PDA survey (PDA), or PDA survey with audio (APDA). Students completed a paper debriefing survey.

Results: APDA respondents completed significantly more questions compared to SAQ and PDA. PDA and APDA had significantly less missing data than did SAQ. No differences were found for student evaluation.

Conclusions: Strong benefits may be gained by the use of APDA for adolescent school-based data collection.

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