In the randomized response model, which of the following questions would NOT be appropriate for pairing with this question: "Have you ever shoplifted?"
A) "Were you born prior to 1960?"
B) "Do you cheat on your income taxes?"
C) "Is your birthday in September?"
D) "Are you male or female?"
E) All of the above could be paired with the question.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The randomized response model is used to protect privacy when asking sensitive questions. Pairing the shoplifting question with another sensitive question like "Do you cheat on your income taxes?" would not be appropriate, as it does not provide the necessary privacy protection.

In the Randomized Response Model, Which of the Following Questions