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Which of the following is a disadvantage of a personal interview? They are time consuming. The data can be difficult to combine. Reviewing the answers is time consuming. The number of questions must be limited due to time constraints

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The disadvantages of a personal interview include:

  1. They are time consuming: Conducting personal interviews often requires a significant investment of time, both in terms of scheduling and administering the interviews.

  2. The data can be difficult to combine: Responses can vary widely, making it difficult to aggregate and analyze the data effectively.

  3. Reviewing the answers is time consuming: Analyzing qualitative responses can take more time than quantitative data.

  4. The number of questions must be limited due to time constraints: Because interviews can take a long time, it's often necessary to limit the number of questions asked.

All of the options you provided highlight a potential disadvantage of personal interviews. However, the most prominent disadvantage is typically that they are time consuming.