You come across an old question in a survey with the following item. What is the MAJOR weakness with this item? "The Soviets cheated on every agreement to freeze nuclear weapons development since 1950. Don't you agree that the United States should give up on establishing a limitations agreement?"
1) Yes
2) Not sure
3) No
A) It is biased or leading.
B) It is double-barreled.
C) It is too long.
D) It is socially desirable.

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The question is biased or leading because it presents a controversial statement as a fact and then asks for agreement, potentially influencing the respondent's answer.

You Come Across an Old Question in a Survey with the Following