It is difficult for in-depth interviewing to have high reliability because:
A)interviewees often do not show up for the interview.
B)interviews cannot be exactly replicated in future studies.
C)interview topics can be interpreted differently by each interviewee.
D)probability sampling is rarely used.

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In-depth interviews are highly dependent on the skills, interests, and abilities of the interviewer and the interviewee. As such, it is difficult to exactly replicate the same interview in future studies, which can lead to differences in responses and lower reliability. However, measures can be taken to increase reliability, such as using standardized interview protocols and asking similar questions to all participants. The other options (A, C, D) are factors that can affect the validity of the in-depth interview, but not necessarily the reliability.

It Is Difficult for In-Depth Interviewing to Have High Reliability