Which of the Following Statements Is INCORRECT with Respect to Branching

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to branching questions?

• A)Branching questions are more appropriate for mail surveys than telephone or personal interviews.
• B)The evidence indicates that branching instructions increase the rate of item nonresponse for items immediately following the branch.
• C)When designing branching questions,it is generally good practice to develop a flow chart of the logical possibilities and then prepare the question to follow the flow chart.
• D)It is a good idea to order branching questions so that respondents cannot anticipate what additional information is required.
• E)Place the question that follows the branch as close as possible to the original question.

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