Survey Rewards facts & stats

Question 1

In one 2021 Pew panel survey, the post-paid incentive for respondents ranged from $5 up to how much?

Accepted Answer

$5 to $20. Larger amounts went to groups that traditionally have low survey response.

Question 2

A late-response bonus on one research panel was paid in points. How many points equaled $10?

Accepted Answer

10,000 points (equivalent to $10). The bonus went to KnowledgePanel members who had not yet responded.

Question 3

What share of Mechanical Turk workers reported earning $4.99 an hour or less?

Accepted Answer

52%. Only 8% reported earning $8 or more an hour.

Question 4

Most Mechanical Turk tasks paid how much or less?

Accepted Answer

10 cents or less. Surveys made up a majority of academic tasks on the platform.

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