In a survey study of campus alcohol and drug use, what is the best placement within a questionnaire or interview schedule for the following question: "Have you ever gotten into trouble with the law because of drinking?"
A) opening question
B) toward the beginning
C) middle
D) end

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Sensitive questions, such as those about legal troubles due to drinking, are best placed in the middle of a questionnaire to ensure respondents are more comfortable and engaged before addressing potentially uncomfortable topics.

In a Survey Study of Campus Alcohol and Drug Use