What Is Wrong with This Question? "What Is Your Annual

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Multiple Choice

What is wrong with this question? "What is your annual income?" (please check)
$10,000-$25,000
$25,000-$40,000
$40,000-$55,000
$55,000-$70,000

• A) The categories are not of equal ranges.
• B) The alternatives are not realistic.
• C) The categories are not mutually exclusive.
• D) The categories are too broad.
• E) The categories are too narrow.

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Definitions:

Rice Plantations

Large agricultural estates specifically devoted to the cultivation of rice, historically significant in the southern United States during the colonial and antebellum periods.

Irish Immigrants

Individuals from Ireland who moved to another country, especially to the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often escaping famine and seeking better economic opportunities.

Religious Tolerance

Acceptance and allowance of different religious beliefs and practices, advocating for a peaceful coexistence among diverse religious communities.

British Merchants

Commercial traders from Britain, historically significant for their role in international trade and colonial expansion.