The Issue of Biased Wording in the Design of Questions

question 29

Multiple Choice

The issue of biased wording in the design of questions asks _____.

• A) does the question contain wording that implies the researcher's desire for the participant to respond in one way rather than another
• B) is the question worded from the researcher's perspective or the participant's perspective
• C) does the question ask the participant for information that relates to thoughts or activity too far in the participant's past to be remembered
• D) does the question use words that have no meaning or a different meaning for the participant
• E) is it reasonable to assume that the participant can frame an answer to the question

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Definitions:

Legally Sufficient Consideration

Value that the law recognizes as adequate to form a binding contract, typically involving an exchange of goods, services, or promises.

Forbearance

The voluntary delay or suspension of an action, such as the enforcement of a debt obligation by a creditor.

Release

The act of freeing someone from obligation, restriction, or duty, or the act of making software, music, film, etc., available for the public.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.