Mary Read the Following Question on a Questionnaire

question 55

Multiple Choice

Mary read the following question on a questionnaire. "Should teachers be given raises and shorter work days?" She did not know how to answer it. What is the problem with this question?

• A) It is a leading question
• B) It is an open-ended question
• C) It is a double barreled question
• D) It is too long

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Definitions:

Historical Materialism

A Marxist framework that sees societal development and changes as fundamentally determined by material conditions rather than ideals.

Ideology

A system of ideas, beliefs, and values that reflects and justifies the interests of a group or society, and provides a framework for social and political action.

Interactional Sociological Theories

Theories that focus on how individuals interact with each other in society, placing importance on the dynamics of social relationships.

Institutional Sociological Theories

Sociological theories that explore the systematic and patterned ways in which social institutions operate and affect society.