An important benefit of doing a pilot test of a questionnaire is that it
A) encourages respondents to be more truthful in answering questionnaire items.
B) permits respondents to decline to participate.
C) increases the proportion of questionnaire recipients who complete the questionnaire.
D) allows the researcher to revise and retest the questions until most respondents understand them.

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A pilot test allows the researcher to identify and fix issues with the questionnaire, including the clarity and understanding of the questions, before conducting the main study. This ensures that the questions effectively communicate what is being asked and that respondents understand them, leading to more accurate and reliable data.

An Important Benefit of Doing a Pilot Test of a Questionnaire