An interviewer asks a respondent for his or her total monthly income.The respondent reports only her own income and not that of her husband.What type of error would this be?
A)Respondent distraction
B)Respondent misunderstanding
C)Respondent guessing
D)Fatigue-related mistake

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This would be a respondent misunderstanding because the respondent did not understand that the question was asking for the total household income, not just her individual income.

An Interviewer Asks a Respondent for His or Her Total