Author Question: What are the problems with the following survey questions? What will be an ideal ... (Read 161 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

What are the problems with the following survey questions?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Ideas for research can come from casual observation of the people around you.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

kaykay69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Do you agree that Americans should be more concerned with conserving fuel and reducing pollution from auto emissions?
This is a double-barreled question. It is asking about two thingsconserving fuel and reducing emissions.
Do you favor reducing the outrageous number of administrators in the federal government?
This is a loaded question. The word outrageous loads the question.
Most people believe that politicians are overpaid. Do you agree?
This is a leading question. The phrase most people believe leads the respondents to agree with the question.

Answer to Question 2

True