As compared to personal interviews, telephone interviews
A) have higher response rates
B) are less vulnerable to demand characteristics, such as giving answers that please the interviewer
C) can better control interviewer bias
D) all of above

Question

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Telephone interviews are less vulnerable to demand characteristics because the interviewer is not physically present and the respondent is less likely to be influenced by the interviewer's appearance or demeanor. Telephone interviews can also better control interviewer bias because the interviewer can be trained to ask questions in a neutral and unbiased manner.

As Compared to Personal Interviews, Telephone Interviews