(a)
To examine each of the following questions for possible bias and if it is biased indicate how and propose a better question.
(a)
Answer to Problem 25E
It is biased.
Explanation of Solution
It is given in the question that the question asked was that should companies that pollute the environment be compelled to pay the costs of cleanup. Thus, we can say that this question is biased toward a "yes" response because of the use of the word "pollute". Instead, the question should be worded, "Should companies be responsible for any costs of environmental clean-up?"
(b)
To examine each of the following questions for possible bias and if it is biased indicate how and purpose a better question.
(b)
Answer to Problem 25E
It is biased.
Explanation of Solution
It is given in the question that given that
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