nonresponse
- noun
- /ˌnɒn.rɪˈspɒns/
- The survey results were skewed due to a high level of nonresponse from participants.
- nonresponse bias
- nonresponse rate
- item nonresponse
Examples
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Based on a 75% return rate, it is possible that a nonresponse bias exists.
Academic text (1997) -
However, this analysis cannot rule out possible nonresponse bias in the substantive outcome variables under investigation.
Academic text (2006) -
Our findings also raise questions about the relationship between nonresponse and measurement error.
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The profile of giving among social workers is rendered more complicated by the high nonresponse rate.
Academic text (2008) -
Thus, for every refusal to respond, there are two types of nonresponse to analyze.
Academic text (1992) -
Attrition from nonresponse is an important concern in the analysis of these data.
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Tests for nonresponse bias were performed on the data presented in tables 1 and 3.
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The relationship between nonresponse and measurement error deserves further research attention.
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Consequently, our findings for younger respondents were less affected by potential nonresponse bias.
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For this reason, we believe that bias attributable to item nonresponse was likely minimal.
Academic text (2010)
Synonyms
Not reacting to people or events, often without emotion
A lack of response when something happens
Not replying or reacting when someone tries to contact you
Antonyms
How Responsive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonresponse comes from non- 'not' and response 'answer', so it literally means 'no answer'. Picture an empty inbox or a quiet room after a question—no one replies; that's why nonresponse describes a lack of reply to a survey or invitation.