An Interviewer Finds That a Subject Is Not at Home;

question 78

Multiple Choice

An interviewer finds that a subject is not at home; to complete his sample, he substitutes the nearest available subject for the missing subject. This practice is

• A) reasonable and provides accurate results.
• B) not recommended as it complicates the problems by increasing the proportion of at-homes in the sample.
• C) recommended even though it increases the proportion of at-homes.
• D) unreasonable although the results are generally accurate.
• E) probably the best available technique for handling the not-at-home problem.

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Definitions:

Existing Partnership

An existing partnership refers to a business partnership that is currently in operation, implying a previously established legal agreement between two or more parties to conduct business together.

Dissolution

The process of officially ending the existence of a legal entity such as a corporation or partnership.

Authority of a Partner

The power granted to a partner in a partnership to act on behalf of the partnership and legally bind the business in contracts and agreements.

Not Reasonably Practicable

A legal standard indicating something cannot be done in a feasible manner under the circumstances.