The Basic Practice of Statistics 7th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 146414253X
ISBN 13: 978-1-46414-253-6

Chapter 8 - Producing Data: Sampling - Apply Your Knowledge - Page 216: 8.14

Answer

Question A is slanted toward a negative response because it mentions a law which prohibits openly gay men and women to serve in military, and hence it will influence the opinion of the people. Question B is a neutral question, for it does not imply a certain answer.

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Question A is slanted toward a negative response because it mentions a law which prohibits openly gay men and women to serve in military, and hence it will influence the opinion of the people. Question B is a neutral question, for it does not imply a certain answer.
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