When conducting a survey research interview, an interviewer should
A) speak without facial expression or change in tone of voice, like a robot, because otherwise he or she will influence the respondent.
B) allow respondents the opportunity to control the direction of the survey.
C) offer his or her own opinion first to build rapport.
D) maintain a professional but receptive demeanor when interviewing respondents.

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Maintaining a professional but receptive demeanor helps in creating a comfortable environment for respondents, encouraging honest and thoughtful responses without influencing their answers through the interviewer's bias or leading behavior.

When Conducting a Survey Research Interview, an Interviewer Should