Which of the following techniques of data collection is MOST likely to make a guarantee of anonymity difficult?
A)Face-to-face interviews
B)Mailed questionnaires
C)Secondary data analysis
D)Unobtrusive measures
E)The data collection technique does not affect the guarantee of anonymity.

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Face-to-face interviews involve direct interaction between the researcher and participant, which can make it difficult to guarantee anonymity. The participant may feel pressure to give their name or reveal personal information in order to establish a rapport or because they don't want to appear rude by refusing to answer. Other techniques, such as mailed questionnaires or unobtrusive measures, allow for greater anonymity as the participant can remain anonymous without any direct interaction with the researcher. Secondary data analysis may or may not guarantee anonymity depending on the source of the data and how it was collected.

Which of the Following Techniques of Data Collection Is MOST