Which of the Following Is False Regarding the Use of Tape

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding the use of tape recorders during focus groups or intensive interview?

• A) Tape recorders are routinely ignored by subjects.
• B) An informant who is misleading because of the presence of tape recorder is likely to give better information when the recorder is off.
• C) Tape recorders allow the researcher to remain engaged in the discussion or conversation.
• D) Subjects are not usually inhibited by the presence of a recording device.
• E) The visible act of turning off the recorder may free a respondent to tell that "one great secret" that he or she has been keeping.

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