Take a look at the survey question below:
The faculty member was not fair in his or her grading procedures $Not ~at ~all~true \quad
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Very ~true$
Which suggestion of survey construction does the question violate?
A) make alternatives clear
B) ask about one issue per question
C) avoid negative wording
D) avoid leading questions

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Take a look at the survey question below:
The faculty member was not fair in his or her grading procedures  $Not ~at ~all~true \quad
1\quad
2\quad
3\quad
4\quad
5\quad
6\quad
7\quad
Very ~true$
Which suggestion of survey construction does the question violate?
A)	make alternatives clear
B)	ask about one issue per question
C)	avoid negative wording
D)	avoid leading questions

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This question violates the suggestion to avoid negative wording by using the phrase "not fair". A better way to phrase it would be to use a positive statement, such as "The faculty member was fair in his or her grading procedures."

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