Researchers Are Often Worried That Interviewees Have Not Been Completely

question 9

Multiple Choice

Researchers are often worried that interviewees have not been completely honest or forthcoming,especially when asked about sensitive subjects.How did Arlie Hochschild attempt to deal with this problem?

• A) She asked each question in a different way to try to trap respondents in contradictions.
• B) She interviewed spouses separately to see if their stories matched.
• C) She observed some respondents as they went about their daily routines to see if their actions matched their answers.
• D) She confronted respondents when they gave answers that seemed dubious.

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