Question

Which among the following is a disadvantage of personal interview as a mode of data collection?

• A. Possibility of misrepresentation or misunderstanding
• B. Unsuitable for open-ended questions
• C. Inhibition on the part of the respondent
• D. It is difficult to clarify ambiguities

Answer 1

The correct option is C Inhibition on the part of the respondent

Personal interviews can cause inhibitions on the part of the respondent because he/she does not know the enumerator personally.