Interviewers use probes to clarify respondents' responses.What does this mean?
A)An interviewer clarifies an ambiguous answer by pausing,repeating the question,or by asking additional questions.
B)An interviewer places electrical probes on the respondent's arms and legs.
C)An interviewer pokes the respondent in the arm with his finger.
D)None of these answers are correct.

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Probes in this context refer to techniques that interviewers use to gather additional information or clarification from respondents. This usually involves asking additional questions or pausing to allow the respondent to expand on their answer. It can also involve asking follow-up questions or repeating the question to ensure that the respondent understood the question correctly.

Interviewers Use Probes to Clarify Respondents' Responses