When contacting respondents on their cell phones, researchers sometimes ask them whether they are in a safe and relaxed environment where they can adequately respond to the questions. A downside of doing this is:
A)it gives the respondent a ready-made excuse to refuse to participate.
B)it takes up too much time in the interview.
C)it will increase the response rate too much.
D)it reduces rapport between interviewer and respondent.

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Asking respondents if they are in a safe and relaxed environment to respond can indeed provide them with an immediate and socially acceptable reason to decline participation in the survey or interview.

When Contacting Respondents on Their Cell Phones, Researchers Sometimes Ask