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<br /> 18 <br /> . (6) Debrief interviewers at the conclusion of data collection and obtain <br /> feedback regarding the survey <br /> B. Mail Survey Methods <br /> To conduct the survey of residents using mail survey methods, an initial <br /> questionnaire and cover letter will be sent by first-class mail with a pre-addressed, <br /> postage-paid return enveiope to facilitate participation in the survey. We will work with <br /> City of Arden Hills representatives to determine what letterhead and signatures will be <br /> maximally effective. <br /> Those residents who do not respond to the initial mailing will be sent a follow-up <br /> reminder postcard. Those who still do not respond will be sent additional mail follow.up <br /> reminders which will include another copy of the questionnaire. This will be followed by <br /> extensive telephone callbacks using our professional interviewers and on-site <br /> . centralized interviewing facilities. <br /> The data collection techniques we propose to use to obtain high response rates <br /> to the mail survey of Arden Hills residents are summarized below: <br /> (1) First-class postage for initial and follow.up mailings and the use of <br /> postage stamps instead of metered mail <br /> (2) Inclusion of a self-addressed, postage. paid return envelope <br /> (3) A separate cover letter for the initial mailing explaining the purpose of the <br /> study <br /> (4) A 'P,S." on the bottom of the cover letter for important reminders <br /> (5) The assurance of confidentiality regarding responses <br /> (6) Questionnaires that maximize the use of white space <br /> (7) Carefully timed mail follow-up reminders that are creative <br /> (8) A combination of mail and telephone follow-up procedures <br /> . <br />