Author Question: Consider the following example of a polling question: Has Representative Smith underestimated the ... (Read 52 times)

Alainaaa8 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Consider the following example of a polling question:

Has Representative Smith underestimated the economic and security threat posed by China to America? Do you think it is neutrally worded? Why or why not? If not, rewrite the question so that the language of the question is neutral.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Government's purpose is to balance self-interest and the interest of society.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

juiceman1987 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Explain whether this polling question is neutral, using specific words or phrases from the question.
2, Define neutral and nonneutral polling questions.
3, Explain the significance of neutral questions for understanding public opinion.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE