An Introductory Statement or Preamble to a Potentially Embarrassing Question

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Multiple Choice

An introductory statement or preamble to a potentially embarrassing question that reduces a respondent's reluctance to answer by suggesting that certain behavior is not unusual is called a:

• A)filter question
• B)lead-in statement
• C)split-ballot question
• D)counterbiasing statement

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Definitions:

Symbolized Categorical Statement

A categorical proposition expressed using symbols to denote its logical structure and relationship.

Categorical

Pertaining to absolute assertions or classifications that are without exceptions or conditions.

Symbolized

Represented by symbols or signs that stand for or suggest something else, often used in various fields for shorthand communication of complex ideas.

Truth-functional

Truth-functional refers to a property of logical connectives wherein the truth value of a statement is determined solely by the truth values of its components.