According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question (asked of respondents who say they drink beer): "When you drink beer, how much, on the average, do you usually drink at any one time: quite a bit, a moderate amount, or very little?"?
A) Inappropriate vocabulary
B) Leading question
C) Lack of precision
D) Double-barreled

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The major wording problem with the question is its lack of precision. The options provided ("quite a bit," "a moderate amount," or "very little") are subjective and can vary greatly from one person to another, making it difficult to accurately gauge the amount of beer consumed.