How Can a Measurement Lead to Misleading Results in a Survey

question 20

Multiple Choice

How can a measurement lead to misleading results in a survey?

• A)If the measurement leaves out obvious other possible choices.
• B)If the 'no opinion' or 'neutral' results are combined with either the positive or negative results to make that group appear larger than it really is.
• C)If the questions are worded in a misleading way.
• D)All of the above.

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