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