Question 7.53
23. The wording of questions can strongly influence the results of a sample survey. You are writing an opinion poll question about a proposed amendment to the Constitution. You can ask if people are in favor of “changing the Constitution” or “adding to the Constitution” by approving the amendment. Which of these choices of wording will likely produce a much higher percentage in favor? Why do you think this is true?
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Sample response: People are more reluctant to “change” the Constitution than to “add to” it. So the wording “adding to” will produce a higher percentage in favor.
A-18