Why a Question is Ambiguous
The question 'Do you spend a lot of money on books in a month?' is a poor question because it is:
- Too specific
- Ambiguous — 'a lot' is not defined — Correct Answer
- A leading question
- A two-way question with double negatives
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
'Do you spend a lot of money on books in a month?' is an ambiguous question because the phrase 'a lot' is not defined — different respondents will interpret it differently.
Poor vs Good Version:
- Poor Q: 'Do you spend a lot of money on books in a month?'
- Good Q: 'How much do you spend on books in a month?' with options: (i) Less than Rs 200, (ii) Rs 200-300, (iii) Rs 300-400, (iv) More than Rs 400.
- The good version is specific, measurable, and allows quick, clear answers.
- Ambiguous questions lead to inconsistent and unreliable data.
📚 About this Topic — CH-2: Collection of Data
This multiple choice question is from CH-2: Collection of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-2: Collection of Data to strengthen your preparation.
