Consider the following survey item: "Some people feel that abortion is akin to killing babies. Do you agree?" This is a bad survey item because it includes
A) a loaded statement.
B) a leading statement.
C) a double-barreled statement.
D) both 'a' and 'b'

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This survey item is problematic because it includes both a loaded statement, which is emotionally charged and may bias the respondent, and a leading statement, which may lead the respondent towards a particular answer.

Consider the Following Survey Item: "Some People Feel That Abortion