Chapter 4.1, Problem 36E

a)

To determine

To explain about the potential sample survey question.

Explanation of Solution

We have to make it in the wording and slanted.

Wording: Clear, because they ask if the government should confiscate guns or not.

Slanted: No, because it does not influence to choose one of the two options (gun control).

b)

To determine

To explain about the potential sample survey question.

Explanation of Solution

We have to make it in the wording and slanted.

Wording: Unclear, because the sentence is very long and not clear to understand the people. Therefore, we can make a separate smaller sentence to make better understanding of the question.

Slanted: Yes, because the people can be influenced by the comment of reducing the possibility of a unclear war to answer “Agree”.