Concept explainers
(a)
To write our own examples of bad sample survey questions given.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
We have to write example for a biased question designed to get one answer rather than another.
Do you think abortions should be legal even though the mother's life may be endangered in the process?
By saying that the mother's life may be endangered in the process, respondents may become more inclined to say that abortions should be made illegal as a result.
(b)
To write our own examples of bad sample survey questions given.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
We have to write an example for a question that is confusing, so that it is hard to answer.
How many people in your household suffer from hypertension?
This question may be confusing to some respondents who do not know what hypertension is. Instead, the survey should ask "How many people in your household suffer from high blood pressure?"
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