The article concerns the problem of respondent’s availability in survey research. This problem is not new and, as such, was broadly discussed in literature. However it is still important as the primary condition of survey ...

This article provides arguments for creation of the archive of qualitative data in Poland. I dwell on history of the Polish memoirs data that–as collected mostly by Józef Chałasiński and his disciples–were in great deal, ...

In the article the theoretical bases and the psychometric characteristics of the Excessive Internet Use Risk Scales were presented. The scales were constructed for the needs of empirical research conducted in order to ...

Qualitative and quantitative research are embedded in different epistemological traditions and typically differ in tools applied in data analysis. The computer software was mostly used within quantitative design to carry ...

The article concerns the question of inaccessible units set in the perspective of the theory of statistical conclusion. The focus is on consequences of omitting of non-sampling errors resulting from the lack of knowledge ...

Using data from European Social Survey 2002 I attempt to determine two questions. First, what are basic determinants of availability of respondents as defined in terms of number of visits to make interview. Second, to what ...

Quick progress in computer technology significantly changed methodology of quantitative research. Since the 1970s computerisation covered also stage of collection of data in the field. After adaptation in sociological ...

The article aims to present advantages of photo-interviewing for research activities in social sciences and for social practice, including advertising and social work. It is emphasized that photography is a very helpful ...