When a researcher asks the respondent a question, only if the answer in a previous question is stated in a particular way; this is called design for logical consistency.

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This statement describes a skip pattern, which is a type of logical consistency in survey design. A respondent is only asked certain questions based on their previous answers in order to ensure logical flow and accuracy of data.

When a Researcher Asks the Respondent a Question, Only If