Error can creep into interview data due to which of the following factors?

1.Failure to record answers accurately

2.Influencing the response of the respondents

3.Interviewees being intelligent

4.The interviewer being able to explain the question well

5.Failure to establish an appropriate interview environment

A1, 2 & 4 only

B1, 2 & 5 only ✓ Correct

C2, 3 & 4 only

D3, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 & 5 only

Explanation

Interview error can arise from inaccurate recording, influencing responses, and a poor interview setting.

Failure to record answers accurately distorts the raw data.

Influencing the respondent's answer biases the response.

Failing to establish a suitable interview environment discourages honest replies.

An interviewee being intelligent, or the interviewer explaining well, do not cause error.

Interviewer bias is a major threat to interview-based data.

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