Consider the Survey Question "Are You Going to Vote for Candidate

question 105

Multiple Choice

Consider the survey question "Are you going to vote for Candidate Jones, even though the latest
Survey shows he will lose the election?" Why do you think the question is a poor one?

• A)asking double-barreled questions
• B)Using confusing words
• C)Using double negatives
• D)asking biased questions

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Definitions:

Faithfully Representative

A qualitative characteristic of financial information that ensures the data accurately reflects the economic phenomena it represents.

Neutral

An unbiased position or stance that does not favor any side in a conflict or competition.

Verifiable

The quality of information that occurs when independent observers, using the same methods, obtain similar results.

Faithful Representation

Numbers and descriptions match what really existed or happened—they are factual.