Which of the Following Is True of Data Editing

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is True of data editing?

• A) Before being validated, data must be edited for mistakes.
• B) Editing determines whether a survey's interviews or observations were conducted correctly and are free of fraud or bias.
• C) Editing involves checking data for mistakes made by the interviewer but not by the respondent.
• D) In order to speed through the data collection process, an interviewer may edit the data collection process.
• E) As part of the editing process, the researcher will check to make sure all respondents were asked the proper questions.

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