Mailed Questionnaire method of collecting Primary data
Merits:
- Large geographic coverage is possible as questionnaires can be mailed to respondents spread across vast geographical regions.
- Saves time and cost as personal interviews are not required.
- Leisure and convenience of response as respondents can fill in questionnaires as per their convenience.
- Ensures anonymity as respondents need not reveal their identity. This encourages more honest responses.
Demerits:
- Low response rate is common as many recipients may not return the filled questionnaires.
- No flexibility to modify questions based on responses.
- Clarification cannot be provided to respondents in case of any ambiguity in questions.
- Biases cannot be probed further.