Evaluate the wording of the following question from a public opinion poll:
"Would you support a single-payer managed health care system if you knew your ability to choose your own physician would be limited?" Is the way that this question is posed an attempt to manipulate the results?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain that, in evaluating public opinion data, it is crucial to carefully evaluate how questions are posed, because even small differencesin question wording can sometimes produce significantly different results.
2, Analyze specific sections of this question, discussing why the question may force even ardent supporters of single-payer systems to answer no. Giving up the right to choose one's physician would not likely be seen by many as a reasonable compromise to achieve managed care through a single-payer system.
You might also like to view...
Wide and accepted use of birth control is an "externality" that has played an important role in the political development of which generation?
A. Generation X B. Millennials C. Baby Boomers D. Generation Z E. Silent Generation
Discuss the impact of technological changes on the role of political parties in elections. In particular, address television, computerized direct mail, and mass-produced campaign videos.
What will be an ideal response?
A local government's __________ budget is unaffected by long-term expenditures, such as building new schools
Fill in the blanks with correct word
To prevent assisted suicide in the state of _____________, the legislature enacted a law providing that "[a] person is guilty of promoting a suicide attempt when he knowingly causes or aids another person to attempt suicide," which was held unconstitutional in 1994
a. Tennessee b. New York c. California d. Washington