When Conducting a Survey Research Interview, an Interviewer Should

question 6

Multiple Choice

When conducting a survey research interview, an interviewer should

• A) speak without facial expression or change in tone of voice, like a robot, because otherwise he or she will influence the respondent.
• B) allow respondents the opportunity to control the direction of the survey.
• C) offer his or her own opinion first to build rapport.
• D) maintain a professional but receptive demeanor when interviewing respondents.

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