Where are your potential respondents located? If you are trying to reach a broad range of people across the country you may want to do telephone interviews. While mailing surveys is a cheap way to get your survey out to a large number of people, there are many drawbacks to consider. Mailed surveys have a very low response rate. Respondents also tend not to answer write-in response questions, so check-the-box questions may be more appropriate. Groups have used various places to conduct surveys including worksites, community centers, grocery stores and outside places of worship.