One Way to Minimize the Likelihood That Respondents Might View

question 41

Multiple Choice

One way to minimize the likelihood that respondents might view questions as "loaded" for a survey on controversial topics is to

• A)use funnel questions to direct people to survey questions that are not controversial.
• B)ask people with a range of perspectives on the topic to review and edit the questions for potentially offensive wording.
• C)use leading questions first to make sure the respondents agree with the survey topiC.
• D)use emotional words that represent both sides of the controversial topic so that the survey is not biaseD.

Identify the standard of proof required in civil actions and criminal matters.

Name and describe the function of various federal courts.

Understand the differences between questions of fact and questions of law.

Explain the merits of alternative dispute resolution methods over the judicial process.

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Definitions:

Situational Leadership Model

A theory suggesting that the most effective leadership style varies depending on the maturity and capability of the followers as well as the complexity of the task.

Team Cohesiveness

The extent to which team members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain in it, contributing to higher levels of group productivity and morale.

Directive

A form of communication or instruction that guides or commands specific actions to be taken, often used in management and leadership contexts.

Fiedler’s Contingency Model

A leadership theory that suggests the effectiveness of a leader is dependent on the situational context and the leader's preferred style of leading.