Research evidence supports the contention that
A)the gender of respondents and interviewers does NOT influence the answers in a survey.
B)black interviewers are likely to obtain more information on consumption expenditures in a pre-dominantly white neighborhood.
C)it is better to have an old interviewer interview a young respondent and vice versa so as to keep the interview from wandering off the intended topic into areas of mutual interest.
D)the further the social distance between the interviewer and the respondent the greater the bias.
E)the background factors of the interviewer and interviewee do NOT generally influence the information obtained.

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Research shows that the social distance between the interviewer and respondent can lead to bias, with greater social distance resulting in more bias. This can be due to differences in language, culture, and values between the two parties. Therefore, it is important to consider the social distance when selecting interviewers and interpreting survey results. The other options presented in the question are not supported by research evidence.

Research Evidence Supports the Contention That