How Important Is the Wording of the Question in Terms

question 17

Multiple Choice

How important is the wording of the question in terms of getting a good measurement in a survey or experiment?

• A)Extremely important.Poorly worded questions can lead to bias and inaccuracy.
• B)Only somewhat important; it's the essence of the issue that matters.
• C)It shouldn't matter at all.A question is a question.
• D)It depends on the situation.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The present-day value of a sum of money to be received in the future or a series of future cash flows, based on a certain return rate.

Cash Flow

A financial measurement that shows the net amount of cash and cash-equivalents being transferred into and out of a business over a specified period.

Annuity

A finite series of equal payments at equal intervals of time. In an ordinary annuity the payments occur at the ends of the time periods. In an annuity due, they occur at the beginnings.

Discounted Value

The present value of a future amount of money or a series of cash flows, adjusted for time value of money.