Error can creep into interview data due to following factors:
(A) Failure to record answers acurately
(B) Influencing the response of the respondents
(C) Interviewees are intelligent
(D) Interviewer is able to explain the question well
(E) Failure to establish appropriate interview environment
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The correct factors that can introduce error into interview data are:
· (A) Failure to record answers accurately: Misrecording or missing details can result in inaccurate data.
· (B) Influencing the response of the respondents: If the interviewer unconsciously or deliberately guides the respondent's answers, it leads to biased data.
· (E) Failure to establish an appropriate interview environment: A poor interview setting can cause discomfort or distractions, affecting the quality of the responses.
· (C) Interviewees are intelligent: This is not a cause of error. Intelligence of interviewees does not inherently introduce errors into the data.
· (D) Interviewer is able to explain the question well: This generally helps improve the clarity of the responses, reducing errors, not causing them.
Information Booster: 1. Recording answers accurately is essential to avoid data errors.
2. Interviewer bias can significantly distort the respondent's answers, leading to inaccuracies.
3. Interview environment should be conducive to comfort and concentration for respondents to answer accurately.
4. Errors can also result from misinterpretation of questions or lack of clarity during the interview process.
5. Proper training for interviewers helps mitigate errors related to the process.
6. Reducing response bias ensures more reliable data collection during interviews.