Five blocks of items in the questionnaire in the sixth round of the European Social Survey (2012) are used in the analysis. These data also allow for an evaluation of the differences between countries in terms of non-differentiation and straightlining. Five different measurements of these aspects...
Straight-lining was evaluated as a function of survey reluctance, mode, and whether arespondent experienced technical difficulties. Common difficulties were trouble logging into the survey and security restrictions on personal computers. Of the 3,957 participants, most responded vi...