For Demographic Purposes, a Mail Survey Was Sent Out by the American

question 177

Multiple Choice

For demographic purposes, a mail survey was sent out by the American Cancer Society asking each respondent to identify their race by choosing among a list of possibilities. This is an example of a(n) question.

• A) dichotomous
• B) multiple-choice
• C) categorized
• D) open-ended
• E) optional response

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Definitions:

Biases

A tendency or partiality that favors or discriminates against something, someone, or a group over another, often in a manner deemed to be unjust.

Judgments

Assessments or opinions formed by considering facts, observations, and arguments.

Politically Correct

The avoidance of language or actions that could be offensive to others, particularly in relation to gender, race, or cultural sensitivities.

Dual-Process Approach

A theoretical model that suggests there are two distinct systems in the brain for processing information: one that is intuitive and automatic, and another that is deliberate and reasoning-based.