Question

A security system sales manager conducts a survey that includes this question. Pick the best description of this survey question.

Due to the recent increase in burglaries, how likely are you to install our security system?


A. The survey question is worded in a way that doesn’t introduce bias.


B. It should be reworded as a “yes or no” question to avoid bias.


C. This is a sensitive question because it relates to privacy and security.


D. It influences the respondent to say they are likely to install the security system.

Answer 1

D. It influences the respondent to say they are likely to install the security system.

Explanation:

Mentioning the recent influx of burglaries is a tactic to scare people into installing their security system.