After Reading About the Challenges of Conducting Accurate Surveys in the Textbook's

question 62

Multiple Choice

After reading about the challenges of conducting accurate surveys in the textbook's "How Do We Know?" box about gauging opinions,you know that some survey questions may be worded to encourage a particular response.What opinion do you think this question is trying to elicit: Given the success of the anti-drinking program in our schools,do you think we should expand the program?

• A)The question would not likely elicit informed responses; it is too neutral.
• B)The question is worded to elicit responses that oppose teen drinking.
• C)The question is worded to elicit responses that favor expanding the anti-drinking program.
• D)The question is worded to elicit support for banning the consumption of alcohol.
• E)The question is worded to elicit nonattitudes from people who drink alcohol.

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