Question

The fact that public support for government policies declines dramatically when calling the policies "welfare" rather than "assistance for the poor" illustrates that___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. seemingly minor differences in the wording of a question can convey vastly different meanings to survey respondents.

Explanation:

The fact that public support for government policies declines dramatically when calling the policies "welfare" rather than "assistance for the poor" illustrates that seemingly minor differences in the wording of a question can convey vastly different meanings to survey respondents.

Respondents may find the word welfare derogatory while assistance to the poor seems more acceptable. This could lead to a decline in the support of the public.