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Table 1. Comparison of mail survey respondents with MRFSS-intercepted
anglers for nonresponse bias check |
| Mode |
Variable |
Population |
| Mail Survey Respondents |
MRFSS-Intercepted Anglers |
| Partyboat |
Days fished in past 12 mo |
10.9 |
11.1 |
| Percentage who were Massachusetts residents |
55.5 |
66.7 |
| Private boat |
Days fished in past 12 mo |
36.5 |
29.8 |
| Percentage who were Massachusetts residents |
81.3 |
80.6 |
| Shore |
Days fished in past 12 mo |
32.2 |
29.6 |
| Percentage who were Massachusetts residents |
69.1 |
76.3 |
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