Which Question Construction Guideline Does the Following Questionnaire Item Most

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which question construction guideline does the following questionnaire item most clearly violate? "Would you not say that crime is not a serious problem in the U.S.?"

• A)Avoid double-barreled questions.
• B)Avoid short items.
• C)Avoid biased terms.
• D)Avoid meaningful questions.
• E)Avoid negative items.

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Definitions:

Financial Capital

Refers to the funds provided by lenders (and investors) to businesses to purchase real capital.

Machinery

Equipment and devices that perform specific tasks in industries, contributing to production processes.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing the financial gain in conducting business activities.

Rate of Return

The increase or decrease in the value of an investment over a set time frame, shown as a percent of the investment's original price.