Question

Residents of a community currently pay a fee for recreational services in their neighborhood, such as tennis courts,running trails, and a pool. To assess whether there is support for raising the fee for the upcoming summer, a randomsample of 50 residents is contacted and asked this question: "Would you support a $10 increase in the recreational feeto support programs for the health and well-being of children in the community ?" Of the 50 residents contacted, 12approved of the fee increase. Which statement describes a likely source of bias present in the survey results?

Answer 1

Question-wording bias.

1) Examining that situation, the most likely source of bias present in the survey, considering that from 50 residents is displayed on the following option:

2) The question itself presents a wording that tends toward a certain response, leading the listeners to agree on that. Since it presents more advantages, than cons. And considering that the sample was relevant so there was no under coverage.

3)Hence, the answer is Question-wording bias.