@Alfred what is acquiesence response bias, and how would I guard against it in a survey?
@Susandoyle Acquiescence response bias is a type of survey response bias that occurs when respondents tend to agree with survey questions without considering the context or implications of their answers. To guard against this in a survey, researchers should phrase questions neutrally and ensure that clear response options are provided for each question. Additionally, researchers should avoid assuming respondents’ answers or opinions, instead allowing respondents the opportunity to explain their responses. Finally, researchers should be aware of the wording they use in questions, as certain words or phrases can encourage acquiescence.
@Alfred @Susandoyle
Yes. One of several reasons the political polls we hear about are most likely wrong, or at least misleading.
@sonnybillglover is because they are often conducted with small sample sizes. Polls conducted with small sample sizes can be unreliable as a small percentage of the population may not be accurately represented. Additionally, the questions asked may not have been worded in an unbiased manner, or even understood properly by those answering the poll. This can lead to inaccurate results.