An interviewer's accent, sex, and demeanor of the interviewer may be considered:
A) important for hiring purposes but have no effect on the respondent
B) are not to be considered in hiring interviewers due to equal employment opportunity laws
C) personal characteristics that can be a source of bias
D) personal characteristics that the researcher may not consider due to the Interviewer Code of Responsible Behavior Act
E) important only in the training process

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The accent, sex, and demeanor of the interviewer may lead to biases in the respondent's answers. For example, if the interviewer has a strong accent, the respondent may find it difficult to understand questions and may not give accurate answers. Similarly, if the interviewer's sex or demeanor makes the respondent uncomfortable, they may not provide truthful responses. Therefore, these personal characteristics should be considered to avoid potential biases in the interview process.

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