For the Following Item, Which Suggestion for Constructing Questionnaires Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

For the following item, which suggestion for constructing questionnaires is violated? "How much money do you contribute to charities each year?"

• A) Phrase items so as to avoid bias or prejudice that might predetermine a respondent's answer.
• B) Phrase items so that every respondent can understand them.
• C) Phrase items so as to elicit unambiguous answers.
• D) Avoid questions that might elicit reactions of suspicion, embarrassment, or hostility in the respondent.

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff, over and above actual damages, intended to punish the defendant for particularly harmful behavior.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement made knowingly, without belief in its truth, or recklessly, to induce another party to enter into a contract.

Undue Influence

The excessive pressure or influence by one person over another, leading to decisions or actions that do not reflect the true intentions of the influenced party.

Shared Mistake

The same mistake made by both parties to a contract.