The practice of data collection personnel filling out surveys for fake respondents is called _____.

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The practice of data collection personnel filling out surveys for fake respondents is called curbstoning. This is a form of fraud that can skew research results and undermine the integrity of data collection.

A) Sugging (selling under the guise of research) is a tactic where telemarketers or door-to-door salespeople pretend to conduct market research in order to sell products. 
B) Frugging (fundraising under the guise of research) is a similar tactic where telemarketers or door-to-door solicitors pretend to gather research data while actually soliciting donations. 
D) Debriefing refers to the process of providing feedback and insights to participants after a research study has ended. 
E) Deanonymizing data refers to the process of identifying anonymous data by linking it to other information, such as publicly available records or personal identifiers.

The Practice of Data Collection Personnel Filling Out Surveys for Fake