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:

NAV

Net Asset Value, the per-share value of a mutual fund or ETF, calculated by dividing the total value of all the securities in the portfolio, minus liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding.

Front-end Load

A commission or sales charge applied at the time of the initial purchase of an investment, usually used in mutual funds.

Back-end Load

A fee paid by an investor when shares are sold, typically used in mutual funds, where the fee decreases over time the investment is held.

Annual Fees

Refers to the yearly charges associated with having an account, typically found in credit cards or investment accounts, to cover account management services.