How can acquiescence be avoided in an interview study?
A) By agreeing with everything the interviewee says
B) By asking some questions in the opposite way from the rest of the questions
C) By being confrontational with the interviewee
D) By taking firm control of the interview

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By asking some questions in the opposite way, researchers can identify if the interviewee is simply agreeing with statements rather than providing genuine responses, thus reducing acquiescence bias.

How Can Acquiescence Be Avoided in an Interview Study