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Report
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November 1, 2026
Summary:
This paper outlines the development of the Understanding Society fieldwork protocols from Wave 1 through to Wave 18. It starts by describing fieldwork procedures at the beginning of the study (Wave 1) and changes made during Wave 1. We then describe the changes that have been made to the fieldwork design and procedures in subsequent waves. We set out the changes that have been made in the following areas: data collection modes, fieldwork period, tracing, interviewer briefings and materials, participant mailings, and incentives. This paper does not cover the changes made on the Innovation Panel (IP). The IP is used to test methodological innovations, and so the fieldwork procedures are subject to more frequent changes and are covered in the IP user guide.
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