Differences in respondent responses associated with where the interview took place,such as at the mall,in a home,or over the telephone are errors originating from the _____ associated with the study.
A) situational factors
B) respondent
C) interviewer
D) instrument
E) sample

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Situational factors such as the location of the interview can introduce errors in the data collected. These factors can influence respondent behavior and responses, leading to inconsistencies in the results. The other options (respondent, interviewer, instrument, sample) refer to other potential sources of error, but do not directly relate to differences in response based on situational factors.

Differences in Respondent Responses Associated with Where the Interview Took