Question

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of self-administered surveys?

A) reduced cost
B) respondent can control the pace of the survey
C) there is no interviewer apprehension
D) there is considerable interviewer-evaluation apprehension
E) none of the above

Answer 1

The statement that 'there is considerable interviewer-evaluation apprehension' is NOT an advantage of self-administered surveys; this approach actually eliminates interviewer presence and thus apprehension, while offering cost savings and self-paced responding as benefits.

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the options listed is NOT an advantage of self-administered surveys. In self-administered surveys, there is considerable interviewer-evaluation apprehension is incorrect because self-administered surveys eliminate the presence of an interviewer and therefore remove any evaluation apprehension associated with interviewer bias. The other options, including reduced cost, allowing respondents to control the pace, and no interviewer apprehension, are indeed advantages of this survey method. Self-administered surveys often lead to reduced costs since they do not require a staff of interviewers. Respondents can also take these surveys at their own pace and convenience, thus increasing the likelihood of their participation and thoughtful responses. Moreover, since there is no interviewer, the chances of respondents feeling apprehensive due to the interviewer's presence are eliminated.