A respondent reaches a certain point in the interview, and then decides not to answer any more questions. This is known as:
A) quitting
B) nonresponse
C) item(s) omission
D) break-offs
E) failure to communicate

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Break-offs occur when a respondent decides to terminate the interview before completing all the questions. This can happen due to various reasons such as fatigue, boredom, discomfort, or unwillingness to answer certain questions. It can affect the validity and reliability of the data collected, and researchers need to use strategies to minimize break-offs.

A Respondent Reaches a Certain Point in the Interview, and Then