The Problem of Nonresponse Due to Refusals to Participate Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

The problem of nonresponse due to refusals to participate is usually

• A) lower with personal interviews than with either telephone interviews or mail-administered questionnaires.
• B) lower with mail questionnaires than with telephone or personal interviews.
• C) lower with telephone interviews than with mail questionnaires or personal interviews.
• D) the same no matter what communication method is used.
• E) None of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Spearman's "G" Factor

The concept proposed by Charles Spearman that suggests a single, general intelligence factor underlies all cognitive abilities.

Intelligence

The ability to learn from experience, adapt to new situations, understand and handle abstract concepts, and use knowledge to manipulate one's environment.

Crystallized Intelligence

The capacity to apply acquired knowledge and experience efficiently.

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns, without relying on previously acquired knowledge.