In questionnaire design, a 'double-barreled question' is problematic because it: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In questionnaire design, a 'double-barreled question' is problematic because it:
A. Is too long for respondents to read
B. Asks about two different issues in one question, confusing respondents
C. Requires numerical answers
D. Uses technical jargon
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Double-barreled questions (e.g., 'Do you find the product affordable and high-quality?') conflate two attributes, making responses ambiguous and uninterpretable for either dimension.

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