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nonresponse

nonresponse

1 5.1
No reply to a question, survey, or invitation
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒn.rɪˈspɒns/
translation icon : no respuesta
  • The survey results were skewed due to a high level of nonresponse from participants.
  • nonresponse bias
  • nonresponse rate
  • item nonresponse

Examples

  • 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.

    Academic text (1999)
  • 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.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Tests for nonresponse bias were performed on the data presented in tables 1 and 3.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The relationship between nonresponse and measurement error deserves further research attention.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Consequently, our findings for younger respondents were less affected by potential nonresponse bias.

    Academic text (1996)
  • For this reason, we believe that bias attributable to item nonresponse was likely minimal.

    Academic text (2010)

Synonyms

unresponsiveness
vsnonresponse
1 7.3

Not reacting to people or events, often without emotion

is about failing to give an answer to a question or survey
nonreaction
vsnonresponse
1 6.6

A lack of response when something happens

is specifically the absence of an answer to a question or survey
irresponsiveness
vsnonresponse
6.6

Not replying or reacting when someone tries to contact you

is a specific lack of answer to questions or surveys

Antonyms

1.0

A written or spoken answer to a question

How Responsive

response
1.0
nonanswer
  • Literature
7.1
nonresponse
1 5.1

Surface Forms

nonresponse singular
nonresponses plural

Morphology

nonresponse = response (transparent) = non + response

The negative prefix 'non-' combines with 'response' to mean 'no reply', a direct and regular formation understandable by learners.

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.