Question

In developing a measure of "need for cognition" (the degree to which people like thinking and problem-solving), Dr. Jonason asks his participants to rate their agreement with the following statement: "I frequently solve and enjoy solving crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles." What is the problem with this question?

(A) It is a forced-choice question.
(B) It is a double-barreled question.
(C) It is a leading question.
(D) It has a double negative.

Answer 1

Answer:B) It is a double-barreled question.

Step-by-step explanation:

A double-barreled question is the one which asks about two topics or issues but expect the person to give one answer; it is also referred to as a double-direct question. Two separate issues are combined into one question.A person who answers the question may direct their response to one of these issues but not both which may result to incorrect findings.

Double-barreled questions example in the statement above:

"I frequently solve and enjoy solving crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles."

Frequently solve and enjoy solving these are two issues already.

A person may enjoy solving these puzzles but doesn't do it frequently.

Also the person may enjoy sudoku puzzles but not crossword puzzles

Since all these issues are now combined in one question the person may be confused on how to answer and it would be difficult to interpret the response.