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Examines the electronic survey as a research tool. In an electronic survey, respondents use a text processing programme to self-administer a computer-based questionnaire. Raises general issues about using computers to collect self-report data. (AM)

During administration of a computer network survey of oceanographers, additional persons spontaneously asked to participate. Using comparisons of the random sample with the self-selected group, sought to understand this motivated responding and the biases entailed. Motivation to respond or self-select seems due partly to ease of response and partly to a desire to give voice. (Abstract amended)