If You Tried to Phone Someone Who Was Selected to Participate

question 25

Multiple Choice

If you tried to phone someone who was selected to participate in a telephone survey, and you couldn't reach that person the first time, what should you do?

• A)Give up and select another person at random to take their place in the sample.
• B)Keep that person in the sample, and keep trying to get a hold of them.
• C)Remove that person from the sample and don't replace them.
• D)Call your neighbor and ask them to participate in the survey instead - at least you know they're home.

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Definitions:

Social Security Benefits

Government-provided payments to eligible individuals, typically retirees, disabled persons, and survivors, aimed at ensuring their financial support.

Retiree

An individual who has withdrawn from active working life, typically due to age.

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Obtained or received as a result of effort or achievement.

Older People

Individuals who are advanced in age, often defined as being 65 years old or older.