Which of the Following Is NOT a Potential Shortcoming of the Telephone

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential shortcoming of the telephone survey?

• A) The respondent cannot be shown anything.
• B) It does not permit the interviewer to make various face-to-face judgments and evaluations.
• C) It does not permit a high quality sample.
• D) It does not allow for the observation of body language, facial expressions, or eye contact.
• E) The increased use of answering machines.

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Definitions:

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