In Order to Obtain an Elaboration of a Response That

Multiple Choice

In order to obtain an elaboration of a response that may be as terse as "Pretty bad" the interviewer may have to use some probes to get an elaboration on what the respondent really means by "Pretty bad". Sometimes, the best probe is _____, for example, if the interviewer sits quietly with pencil poised, the respondent will probably fill the pause with additional comments.

A) Loud response
B) Silence
C) Another question
D) Follow up question