What Is a "Probe" in Survey Research

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is a "probe" in survey research?

• A)A trick question to determine whether a respondent is lying
• B)A two-part question in survey research where the answer to the first part of the question determines which of two different questions a respondent next receives
• C)A sequence of questions starting with general ones and ending with specific ones
• D)The name for the middle or neutral choice among the answers to an attitude question
• E)A follow-up question where a respondent is asked to clarify or elaborate on a previous answer

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Definitions:

Liability

The legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions, which may entail financial or legal sanctions.

Bilateral

Involving two parties, groups, or countries, especially in agreements or negotiations.

Rescission

The act of canceling a contract and returning all parties involved to their pre-contractual state, often due to fraud or mistake.

Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines rights and duties each party is obliged to fulfill.