The issue of frame of reference in the design of questions and questionnaires asks _____.
A) does the question contain wording that implies the researcher's desire for the participant to respond in one way rather than another
B) is the question worded from the researcher's perspective or the participant's perspective
C) does the question ask the participant for information that relates to thoughts or activity too far in the participant's past to be remembered
D) does the question use words that have no meaning or a different meaning for the participant
E) is it reasonable to assume that the participant can frame an answer to the question

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The issue of frame of reference specifically asks whether the question is worded from the researcher's perspective or the participant's perspective, and whether the participant can reasonably frame an answer to the question. This is important for ensuring that the data collected accurately reflects the participant's experiences and perspectives, rather than being biased by the researcher's assumptions or language. The other answer choices address related issues in question design, but are not specifically related to frame of reference.

The Issue of Frame of Reference in the Design of Questions