In Questionnaire Design,a Question Such As,"When Will the Technology Exist

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Multiple Choice

In questionnaire design,a question such as,"When will the technology exist to allow humans to live on Mars?" suffers from the problem of a question

• A) that is one-sided,presenting only one side of an issue.
• B) that respondents are reluctant to answer because the information is sensitive.
• C) that steers respondents to a particular response.
• D) that asks two questions at once.
• E) that is complex and something respondents may be unfamiliar with.

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Definitions:

Apparent Authority

The appearance or assumption of authority given to an agent, employee, or representative by the actions or statements of the principal, leading third parties to believe the agent has such authority.

Actual Authority

The express and implied powers given to an agent by a principal, allowing the agent to act on behalf of the principal.

Conduct

The manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation.

Unauthorized Contract

An agreement made by a person who does not have the legal authority to do so on behalf of a party.