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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