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markem · 10-26-2009, 06:53 PM

btw, any yes/no question that includes the phrase "or not" cannot be properly answered.

for example, "Do you believe in X, or not" is a nonsense yes/no question. If I say "yes" am I saying that I believe in X or that I do not believe in X. Both are valid interpretations of the answer for the question as asked.

poorly structured survey, IMO.

10-26-2009, 06:53 PM	#3
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,641 Trading: (47)	Re: Need your help! Short political survey btw, any yes/no question that includes the phrase "or not" cannot be properly answered. for example, "Do you believe in X, or not" is a nonsense yes/no question. If I say "yes" am I saying that I believe in X or that I do not believe in X. Both are valid interpretations of the answer for the question as asked. poorly structured survey, IMO. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx