Analysis of four recruitment methods for obtaining normative data through a Web-based questionnaire: a pilot study

Conclusions
Obtaining normative data that is truly representative of the US population is a difficult task. The use of any one recruitment method is unlikely to result in a representative sample, but a greater understanding of these methods will empower researchers to use them to target specific populations. This pilot analysis provides support for the use of Facebook and clinical research sites in addition to traditional methods of e-mail and paper flyers.

Source: Hand - January 14, 2015 Category: Surgery Source Type: research