Which of the Following Is True of Question Wording

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of question wording?

• A)It has no effect on the results of a survey/poll.
• B)No research has scientifically demonstrated that question wording affects the answers participants give.
• C)Differences in how questions are worded always lead to different results.
• D)Researchers may alter the wording of a question to determine if it does have an effect on the results.

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Definitions:

Compulsion

An urge or force that drives an individual to perform repetitive behaviors or rituals, often as a way of relieving anxiety.

Psychological Disorders

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Stereotype

A fixed, overgeneralized belief about a particular group or class of people.

Mental Illness

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, including depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.