Which of the Following Has Research Shown to Occur When

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has research shown to occur when an interviewer and a respondent differ in terms of race or social distance

• A)The response rate drops substantially.
• B)The response rate increases slightly.
• C)The quality of data increases.
• D)More socially acceptable answers are obtained.

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Definitions:

Unstructured Methods

Techniques that do not follow a predefined or systematic procedure, often used in qualitative research to explore complex phenomena.

Quantitative Research

Research that collects and analyzes numerical data to understand patterns, relationships, or effects.

Standardized Measures

Tools or tests that have been rigorously evaluated for reliability and validity and are administered in a consistent manner across different participants or contexts.

Mixed Method Approach

A research approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods to gain a better understanding of research questions or problems than using either method alone.