Which of the following is NOT one of the ways survey interviews differ from ordinary conversations?
A)The interviewer is nonjudgmental and does not try to change the respondent’s opinions or beliefs.
B)The respondent provides almost all information.The interviewer does not correct a respondent’s factual errors.
C)The interviewer employs ritual responses to stimulate respondents.
D)The interviewer controls the topic,direction,and pace.He or she keeps the respondent “on task,”and irrelevant diversions are contained.
E)The respondent should not evade questions and should give truthful,thoughtful answers.

Question

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways survey interviews differ from ordinary conversations?
A)The interviewer is nonjudgmental and does not try to change the respondent&rsquo;s opinions or beliefs.
B)The respondent provides almost all information.The interviewer does not correct a respondent&rsquo;s factual errors.
C)The interviewer employs ritual responses to stimulate respondents.
D)The interviewer controls the topic,direction,and pace.He or she keeps the respondent &ldquo;on task,&rdquo;and irrelevant diversions are contained.
E)The respondent should not evade questions and should give truthful,thoughtful answers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The use of ritual responses to stimulate respondents is not a way survey interviews differ from ordinary conversations. This is a technique often employed in survey interviews to encourage respondents to continue answering questions and to show understanding and interest in their responses. The other options (A, B, D, and E) are all ways in which survey interviews differ from ordinary conversations.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Ways