American Government / Unit 4 Gov 172 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Question Wording
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The idea
A poll's questions must be clear and unbiased, because question wording can move the answers.
In practice
Loaded phrasing, leading setups, and double-barreled questions each push respondents toward an answer.
Where people slip
Reading the question is part of reading the poll.
Your place on the trail
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