Which of the Following Statements Is INCORRECT with Respect to Branching

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to branching questions?

A) Branching questions are more appropriate for mail surveys than telephone or personal interviews.
B) The evidence indicates that branching instructions increase the rate of item nonresponse for items immediately following the branch.
C) When designing branching questions,it is generally good practice to develop a flow chart of the logical possibilities and then prepare the question to follow the flow chart.
D) It is a good idea to order branching questions so that respondents cannot anticipate what additional information is required.
E) Place the question that follows the branch as close as possible to the original question.