A Survey Question Such As,"Do You Support or Oppose Being

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Multiple Choice

A survey question such as,"Do you support or oppose being allowed to take the Lifetime Learning Credit during years in which you pay for postsecondary education with a distribution from an education IRA?" is problematic because ______.

• A) the question is loaded
• B) the question is not balanced
• C) it is likely that few people have thought about the issue
• D) the question is worded as a double negative
• E) the question is ambiguous

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Definitions:

French Explorations

The overseas exploration by France, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries, primarily focused on North America and parts of the Caribbean and South America.

New World

A term used to describe the Western Hemisphere, particularly the Americas, discovered by European explorers during the Age of Discovery, contrasting with the Old World of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Permanent European Settlement

The establishment of enduring communities in the Americas, Australia, and other parts of the world by European explorers and colonists starting in the late 15th century.

Southwest

A region in the United States generally considered to include Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of surrounding states, known for its desert landscape and cultural heritage.