Under What Conditions Are Telephone Interviews Preferable to In-Person Interviews

question 15

Essay

Under what conditions are telephone interviews preferable to in-person interviews? Why might response bias be an issue with telephone surveys?

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Diagnosing

The process of identifying a disease or condition by examining symptoms, medical history, and often through diagnostic tests.

Self-esteem

A person's overall sense of value or worth, or how much they appreciate and like themselves.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, leading to impaired daytime functioning.