In-person interviewing has all of the following advantages compared to other survey designs except:
A) High rates of response
B) Questionnaire can be longer and more complex
C) Physical and social context can be monitored
D) The interviewer has little effect on how the respondent answers
E) Interpretations of questions can be probed and clarified

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In-person interviewing does not have an advantage over other survey designs when it comes to minimizing the effect of the interviewer on how the respondent answers. In fact, the interviewer can still have an effect on responses even in face-to-face interviews.

In-Person Interviewing Has All of the Following Advantages Compared to Other