Multiple Choice Question

What is the best example of an ambiguous survey question?
Multiple choice question.

How much would you pay for 8 oz of this ice cream? __ $1.99 or less __ $2.00 to $2.99 __ $3.00 or more

Was your ice cream order delivered to your table quickly? __ Yes __ No

Would you buy this ice cream in your local grocery store? __ Yes __ No

Since this is the best-selling ice cream available, would you recommend it to a friend? __ Yes __ No

1 answer

The best example of an ambiguous survey question is:

Since this is the best-selling ice cream available, would you recommend it to a friend? __ Yes __ No

This question is ambiguous because it assumes that the respondent agrees with the statement that the ice cream is the best-selling, which may not be true for their personal experience or opinion. Additionally, "best-selling" is subjective and can vary between different locations or stores, potentially leading to confusion in the respondent's answer.