Questioning the Polls.

Merrill, Beverly

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ERIC Number: EJ231945

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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Questioning the Polls.

Merrill, Beverly

English Journal, v69 n6 p27-28 Sep 1980

Notes how the wording of questions can affect the results of surveys and questionnaires. Suggests activities to help students become critical listeners, viewers, and readers. (RL)

Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Bias, Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, Data Collection, Public Opinion, Questioning Techniques, Questionnaires, Research Problems, Secondary Education, Surveys, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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