Which of the Following Statements Is INCORRECT with Respect to the Randomized-Response

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to the randomized-response model?

• A) The respondent answers one of several paired questions at random.
• B) The interviewer knows which question is being answered by the respondent.
• C) It is not possible to link responses to the paired questions with other responses such as demographic characteristics.
• D) The respondent is less likely to refuse to answer or to answer untruthfully if the randomized-response model is used.
• E) Answers to sensitive questions are more likely to be truthful.

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Definitions:

Projection

a defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable feelings, thoughts, or motivations to someone or something else.

Intellectual Inferior

The perceived or actual condition of having lower mental capacity or cognitive abilities compared to a standard or to others.

Reality Principle

in psychoanalytic theory, is the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.

Conscience

An inner sense of what is right and wrong in one's conduct and motives, urging one towards right action.