Which statement is true about using a questionnaire to collect data?
a. Questions are presented consistently with less chance for bias than with an interview.
b. Questionnaires are generally more expensive than interviewing techniques.
c. Subjects usually give more in-depth answers when responding to questionnaires.
d. The response rate is generally higher than when using interviews to collect data.
ANS: A
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