Which of the Following Examples of a Survey Question Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples of a survey question is not meant to bias the response?

• A) "Do you feel that it is inappropriate for record companies to censor music?"
• B) "Are you in favor of raising the speed limit on interstate highways?"
• C) "At what age should airline pilots be forced into retirement?"
• D) "Are you in favor of a small tax to increase social security payments to the elderly?"

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Definitions:

Average Tax Rate

The proportion of total income that is paid in taxes, calculated by dividing the total taxes paid by the total income.

Income

Cash inflow, regularly obtained, as compensation for work or earnings from invested capital.

Average Tax Rate

The average tax rate is the proportion of total taxable income paid in taxes, calculated by dividing the total tax paid by the total income.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed.