Here are some examples of double-barreled questions:
* "Do you like your job and your coworkers?" (This question asks about two separate things: job satisfaction and coworker relationships.)
* "Are you happy with the new policy and its implementation?" (This question asks about two aspects of the new policy: overall happiness and implementation.)
* "Do you exercise regularly and eat healthy?" (This question asks about two separate healthy habits: exercise and diet.)
Why are double-barreled questions problematic?
* Ambiguous answers: It's unclear which part of the question the person is responding to, leading to unclear data.
* Difficult to analyze: It's challenging to analyze the data from double-barreled questions because responses are entangled.
* Bias: If one part of the question is more appealing than the other, it can influence the response to the entire question.
How to avoid double-barreled questions:
* Break down the question into two separate questions.
* Focus on one specific topic or aspect at a time.
* Use clear and concise language.
By avoiding double-barreled questions, you can ensure that your questions are clear, easy to understand, and lead to accurate and meaningful data.