The following questions are “bad questions” due to one of the following reasons: recall dependent, loaded, socially desirable, ambiguous, leading, and double-barreled. For each question associate the appropriate reason.
1. If you have been in the company for over 30 years, please indicate how you felt when you were first offered the job with the company.
2. My boss is very understanding and professional in his dealings with others.
3. Working women should opt not to have children.
4. Investment in children’s future should be an important goal for the current administration.
5. This job uses a lot of the skills that I possess.
6. If this country is to remain competitive, should we not be spending more on basic research?