An essential criterion for selecting individuals to conduct research interviews is to select
A) males to interview male respondents and females to interview female respondents.
B) interviewers who are older than the respondents.
C) interviewers who are members of the respondent target population.
D) interviewers who are able to relate to the respondents positively.

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The ability of interviewers to relate positively to respondents is crucial for establishing rapport, encouraging honest and open responses, and effectively managing the interview process. This skill is more important than the interviewer's gender, age, or membership in the respondent's target population.

An Essential Criterion for Selecting Individuals to Conduct Research Interviews