If a respondent indicates that he drives a foreign car,then later,in the same questionnaire,identifies it as a Ford,the editor should
A)change the "Ford" identification to "unknown foreign".
B)change the "foreign" identification to "domestic".
C)throw out both responses.
D)determine which of the responses is correct.
E)Any of these may be correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct approach depends on the context and the specific information available to the editor. If the editor has enough information to determine which response is accurate, they can correct the error. If not, they might need to consider the responses as ambiguous or seek further clarification. Ford is primarily known as a domestic brand in the United States, but it also manufactures and sells vehicles in foreign markets, which could lead to confusion among respondents.

If a Respondent Indicates That He Drives a Foreign Car,then