In the Case Where the a Respondent Does Not Seem

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the case where the a respondent does not seem to understand the question the interviewer should

• A) put the questions into his or her own words
• B) repeat the question to the respondent slowly
• C) explain to the respondent the information the question is trying to find out
• D) skip the question and go on to the next one

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The change in an individual's or economy's income and how that change will impact the quantity demanded of a good or service.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to substitute one good for another.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a person consumes more of a good, the satisfaction (utility) gained from each additional unit decreases.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit a consumer receives from consuming a particular quantity of a good or service.