Which of the following is a source of error or bias in unstructured interviews?
A) Low reliability between interviewers.
B) Nonverbal cues from interviewees influence interview ratings.
C) Primacy effects.
D) All of the above are true.

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All three options are sources of error or bias in unstructured interviews. A) Low reliability between interviewers can occur if they do not use the same set of questions, if they interpret the answers differently, or if they rate the answers on different scales. B) Nonverbal cues from interviewees can influence interview ratings, such as posture, facial expressions, or tone of voice, even if they are not directly related to the questions. C) Primacy effects occur when the first pieces of information presented in the interview have a disproportionate influence on subsequent judgments. Therefore, all of the above should be taken into account when conducting unstructured interviews.

Which of the Following Is a Source of Error or Bias