Pre-Trained Nonresponse Prediction in Panel Surveys with Machine Learning

• Published in: Survey research methods Vol. 19; no. 2
• Main Authors: John Collins, Christoph Kern
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: European Survey Research Association 08.08.2025
• Subjects: FReDA; German Internet Panel; GESIS Panel; Machine Learning; Nonresponse; SOEP

While predictive modeling for unit nonresponse in panel surveys has been explored in various contexts, it is still under-researched how practitioners can best adopt these techniques. Currently, practitioners need to wait until they accumulate enough data in their panel to train and evaluate their ow...