When an Interviewer Fails to Write the Respondent's Answer to a Question

question 46

Multiple Choice

When an interviewer fails to write the respondent's answer to a question verbatim because the respondent talks faster than the interviewer can write,____ has occurred.

• A)acquiescence error
• B)interviewer error
• C)auspices bias
• D)interviewer cheating

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Definitions:

Shoeleather Costs

The metaphorical cost of time and effort that people spend trying to counteract the effects of inflation, such as holding less cash and making more frequent trips to the bank.

Inflation Rates

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, reflecting the rate of inflation.

Real Interest Rate

The rate of interest an investor expects to receive after allowing for inflation, reflecting the true cost of borrowing.

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate before adjusting for inflation; the stated interest rate of a given bond or loan.