Consider the two questions shown below.
I.What is your highest level of education?
High school or less
Some college or beyond
II.What is your highest level of education?
Less than high school
High school graduate
Some college
College degree or higher
Which,if any,is the preferred method for collecting information related to the respondent's education?
A)I is preferred over II
B)II is preferred over I
C)The questions are interchangable and either one can be used; neither is preferred

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

II is the preferred method because it provides more specific options for those who have attended some college. The first question in option I only asks if someone has attended some college or beyond, without differentiating between those who have some college credit and those who have a degree. The second question in option II provides more detailed options for those who have attended some college, making it a better choice for collecting accurate information about the respondent's education level.

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