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Wording of questions.

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Secrets5, Jul 11, 2016.

  1. Secrets5

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    Hello,

    When I answer questions, I seem to look at external factors around the question, even if these external factors are not asked. This leads to difficulty answering the question, as I cannot be certain if the test maker [in this case, an online psychologist who I cannot contact to confirm] is including - but not stating - these external factors around the question or not. I'll give an example from ''in this case'':

    If I select ''agree'' to the question ''I would hire a man to do a secretary job'' , does that also mean I am also indirectly choosing ''disagree'' to the opposite - but unasked - question ''I would hire a woman to do a secretary job''?

    As a note for how you to answer my question: (since I might be confused between how I worded my question and how you answered, I'd like to put this so I don't get even more confused or confuse you)

    If you answer ''yes'' I will assume that means ''I am indirectly choosing to disagree to the opposite - but unasked - question''

    If you answer ''no'' I will assume that means ''I am not indirectly choosing to disagree to the opposite - but unasked - question''

    Also, any ways on how to work out if future statements or questions include or exclude external factors?

    Thank-you.
     
    #1 Secrets5, Jul 11, 2016
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    I think the meaning of that question would be "[Even though secretary is typically seen as a woman's job] I would hire a man to do a secretary job." I don't think there's any deeper meaning than that to it.