A questionnaire item, distributed to a random sample of adults, reading "Are you not in support of nationalized health care," with a yes or no possible response, would violate which concept?
A)Avoid double-barreled questions
B)Avoid leading the respondent
C)Avoid meaningful questions
D)Avoid negative items
E)Respondents should be competent to answer

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The questionnaire item is phrased as a negative item, which can lead to confusion for respondents and potentially biased results. The item should be rephrased as a positive statement, such as "Are you in support of nationalized health care?"

A Questionnaire Item, Distributed to a Random Sample of Adults