An interviewer returns to an address to recontact an individual selected for a sample who was not at home last week. This scenario is an example of a:
A) follow-up.
B) probe.
C) pretest.
D) callback.

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A callback is when an interviewer returns to an address to recontact an individual who was not available during the initial visit. A follow-up refers to any additional contact with a participant after the initial data collection, and may include callbacks. A probe is a technique used during an interview to encourage the respondent to provide more detailed or specific information. A pretest is a trial run to test the effectiveness of a survey instrument before it is used in the full study.

An Interviewer Returns to an Address to Recontact an Individual