Understanding Bias in Survey Questions

Understanding Bias in Survey Questions

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue with the original survey question about favorite desserts?

It is not related to desserts.

It uses complex language.

It is too long.

It only includes cake options.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the original question considered biased?

It assumes everyone likes cake.

It includes too many options.

It is too specific about flavors.

It is not clear enough.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assumption does the original question make about people's dessert preferences?

Everyone loves chocolate.

Everyone dislikes cookies.

Everyone likes ice cream.

Everyone prefers cake.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested improvement to the survey question?

Make the question shorter.

Ask about favorite cake instead of dessert.

Use more technical terms.

Include more dessert options.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the revised question help in reducing bias?

It focuses only on cake preferences.

It asks about favorite drinks.

It includes all types of desserts.

It uses simpler language.