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Question 12: Face-to-face questionnaire - disadvantages

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What are the disadvantages of face to face questionnaires delivery

1. Cost. Interviews are more expensive than postal surveys

2. Time. It takes more time. Larger target groups and geographical areas can be covered more quickly with a postal survey.

3. May be subject to interviewer bias

4. Socially acceptable answers (so answers might not be strictly true)

5. Less useful for sensitive topics that need anonymity.

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