No other use of this information falls within the boundaries of the Code. This applies to all types of respondent sample sources including client supplied lists. Respondents are entitled to withdraw from an interview at any stage or to refuse to cooperate in a research project. Interviewers should never lead respondents to believe they have no choice in their participation. The informed consent of the parent or responsible adult must first be obtained for interviews with children.
Respondent cooperation is strictly on a voluntary basis.
Respondents are entitled to withdraw from a research project. Interviewers cannot ask questions in a way that leads or influences respondents' answers, nor can they provide their own opinions, thoughts or feelings that might bias a respondent and therefore impact the answers they give. 2. will obtain and document permission of a parent, legal guardian or responsible guardian before interviewing children 12 years old or younger. Prior to obtaining permission, the interviewer should divulge the subject matter, length of interview and other special tasks that will be required. Interviewers must take special care when interviewing children or young people.