Which of the following is an example of a loaded question? Question #1: Which candidate do you support for city council? Question #2: What is your favorite candy flavor? Question #3: Do you prefer this beloved fantasy series or that less acclaimed mystery novel? (1 point)

Answer 1

A loaded question is one that contains an assumption that may not be true, which can put the respondent in a difficult position. In the examples you provided, Question #3 is an example of a loaded question because it assumes that the respondent has a preference between two specific works, one of which is described as "beloved" while the other is "less acclaimed." This framing can influence the respondent's answer.