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respondent from providing an honest, candid

answer for their overt fear of judgment by the

researchers or even worse, they may make them

decide not to answer. Hence, it is imperative for

the researcher to rephrase such questions very

carefully and to consider an alternative way to

elicit responses that pertain to sensitive issues.

If deemed necessary, then such sensitive

questions should be carefully and appropriately

asking so that the respondent will not feel

offended.