Consider the following survey item stem: "Polysyllabic and Latinate verbiage obfuscates signification." This stem violates the question-writing rule of
A) avoid unnecessary negatives.
B) use the language of research participants.
C) avoid double-barreled questions.
D) be specific.

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The stem uses complex and academic language (polysyllabic and Latinate verbiage) that may not be easily understood by all research participants, violating the rule of using language that is accessible to the participants.

Consider the Following Survey Item Stem: "Polysyllabic and Latinate Verbiage