A context effect in a survey occurs when:
A) The response to a question is influenced by previous questions
B) The interviewer influences how a respondent answers questions
C) Respondents answer different based on where they take a survey
D) The manner in which a survey questionnaire is distributed influences the way the respondents answer
E) All of the above

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A context effect occurs when a respondent's answer to a question is influenced by previous questions. This can happen, for example, if the questions are ordered in a way that primes the respondent to think about a certain topic or if the answers to previous questions reveal information that affects how the respondent answers later questions.

A Context Effect in a Survey Occurs When