Is Satisficing a slippery slope? An investigation into the effects of satisficing when answering questions in a mail survey
Abstract:
In this article, we investigate response-order effects across various candidate questions (i.e., questions potentially prone to satisficing) from a 2007 Social Issues mail survey conducted by The Gallup Panel. We also investigate extreme responding and analyze patterns of extreme responses. Then, we investigate if the odds of providing a extreme straight non-differentiated response to a target question is affected by providing response in the same way to questions prior to the target question. The results suggest the possibility that response-order effects are especially strong for response choices placed in the lower half of the response list. We discuss the ndings from the study and conclude with recommendations for future research.
Recommended Citation:
Rao, K., & Kaminska, O. (2007). Is Satisficing a slippery slope? An investigation into the effects of satisficing when answering questions in a mail survey. Paper presented at the Midwest Association of Public Opinion Research, Chicago.
Attached Documents:
- MAPOR 2007 Program (see page #37 for the mention)
- MAPOR 2007 Satisficing Paper