How Might a Double Barreled Question Be Problematic for Researchers

question 6

Multiple Choice

How might a double barreled question be problematic for researchers?

• A) A subject may prefer to talk slower.
• B) Subjects may be overwhelmed with too many questions at once.
• C) Researchers may want the interview to move along quicker.
• D) Subjects may then want every question to become double barreled.

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