Imagine That a Survey of Subscribers to TV Guide Asked

question 10

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a survey of subscribers to TV Guide asked the following: "Which TV show do you prefer,'Survivor' or 'Jeopardy'?" According to the text,this question is problematic because it:

• A)is a forced-choice question
• B)assumes that people watch a lot of TV
• C)introduces a social desirability bias
• D)is a double-barreled question

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an extensive range of bodily functions, including emotional responses, hormonal balance, and hunger/thirst.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

Computerized Axial Tomography

A medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object, allowing the user to see inside the object without cutting.

X-rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation that is used to create images of the internal structures of the body, commonly used in medical imaging.