Influence of Question Framing on Public Opinion

Medium Unit 4: Political Ideologies Public Opinion

In the context of American politics, public opinion often shifts due to numerous factors, including major social movements, economic conditions, and political events. Understanding how public opinion polls are conducted and their implications can be crucial for political candidates and parties. One key aspect is how the framing of a question in a survey can impact the responses of participants.

Which of the following statements best describes how question framing can influence public opinion surveys?

Framing a question positively will always lead to higher approval ratings for a policy.

Question framing can affect respondents' perceptions, leading to varied opinions depending on the wording used.

Framing has no significant impact, as most people have already formed their opinions on major issues.

The order of questions in a survey is irrelevant to how respondents answer the individual questions.

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