How Does Question Wording Influence the Reporting of Public Opinion

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Multiple Choice

How does question wording influence the reporting of public opinion on a topic?

• A) It can influence the understanding a respondent has concerning the issue in question.
• B) It can place a negative, positive, or neutral viewpoint on the issue in question.
• C) Both of the above
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Propositions

Statements or assertions that express a judgment or opinion.

Predicate

The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb that states something about the subject.

Spreading Activation Model

A cognitive theory suggesting ideas in the brain are connected in a network, and thinking about one concept can trigger related concepts.

Vegetable

A plant or part of a plant used as food, typically consumed for its savory qualities in the culinary context.