Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321757270
ISBN 13: 978-0-32175-727-2

Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 43: 22

Answer

The ordering of the choices and options holds a lot of importance in a survey. It has an ability to influence the respondent’s answers. The individual is more likely to choose or tick the option provided initially in the question. In this question, the production of energy supplies will get more importance rather than the option given later. Hence, it is important to rotate the choices as the individuals should realize the importance of conservation.

Work Step by Step

If the options provided in the question are not rotated, then biased results will be obtained. This will result in a response bias.
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