Which of the following is the best definition of acquiescence bias?
A) It is the tendency for respondents to respond affirmatively to answer any question when in doubt during interviews only.
B) It is the tendency for respondents to respond affirmatively to answer any question when in doubt during interviews and surveys.
C) It is the tendency for respondents to respond in accordance to what they think the interviewer would like to hear.
D) It is the tendency for respondents to respond in accordance to what they think their peers would like to hear.

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Acquiescence bias refers to the tendency for respondents to agree with statements/questions regardless of whether they actually believe them or not. This bias is not limited to interviews only, but can also occur in surveys. Option A is too narrow in scope. Option C relates to social desirability bias, not acquiescence bias. Option D refers to peer pressure, which is not the same as acquiescence bias.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Acquiescence