After researchers conduct a series of interviews, they usually transcribe the responses. The transcription process is fairly time consuming, but it is valuable in part because it allows researchers to:

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Transcribing responses allows researchers to analyze and identify patterns in their data, which can then inform their research findings and conclusions.

Answer: B
 By transcribing interviews, researchers can check for any biases that they may have brought to the interview process, such as leading questions or assumptions that may have influenced the responses of their interviewees.

Answer: C
 Transcribing interviews can also help researchers come up with new questions that they may not have considered during the initial interview stage, based on the responses of their participants.

Answer: D
 Transcribing interviews does not provide information on the average age of interviewees; this would need to be collected separately.

Answer: E
 While transcribing interviews can provide valuable insights into the data collected, it does not by itself allow researchers to determine whether their sample was representative of the larger population. This would require additional research methods, such as survey sampling or statistical analysis.

After Researchers Conduct a Series of Interviews, They Usually Transcribe