What Is the Major Wording Problem with the Following Question

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the major wording problem with the following question (asked of respondents who say they drink beer) : "When you drink beer, how much, on the average, do you usually drink at any one time? [quite a bit] [a moderate amount] [very little] "?

• A) inappropriate vocabulary
• B) leading question
• C) lack of precision
• D) double-barreled

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Definitions:

Sans Serif

A category of typefaces that do not have the small projecting features called "serifs" at the end of strokes.

Typeface

A set of characters that share common design features, which includes letters, numbers, and symbols, used in printing and digital media.

Hedging

The use of cautious language to make statements less absolute, often to reduce risk or liability.

Wordy Phrases

Phrases or expressions that use more words than necessary to convey meaning, often making the text less clear and more cumbersome.