5. The method of conducting an automated, telephonic, speaker-independent speech recognition application according to claim 4 , further comprising, after it is determined that the prompts for instructions are satisfactorily answered by the respondent, presenting the respondent with prompts of the application.
5. The method of conducting an automated, telephonic, speaker-independent speech recognition application according to claim 4 , further comprising, after it is determined that the prompts for instructions are satisfactorily answered by the respondent, presenting the respondent with prompts of the application. 6. The method of conducting an automated, telephonic, speaker-independent speech recognition application according to claim 5 , further comprising, when it is determined that the respondent does not understand the process or becomes confused by the prompts, automatically providing the branches for further explanation or instructions.