When a field interviewer records an impossible answer (e.g.birthdate: 1861),this means that the data need to be:
A)edited
B)transformed using a plug value
C)coded
D)deleted

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Editing the data is the best choice in this situation, as the recorded answer is clearly an error and impossible to be correct. The interviewer should check with the respondent for the correct information or remove the response if the correct information cannot be obtained. Transforming the data using a plug value or coding it would not be appropriate in this case, as it would distort the accuracy of the data. Deleting the data should only be considered as a last resort, after all attempts to obtain the correct information have been exhausted.

When a Field Interviewer Records an Impossible Answer (E