Two in three would support tax hike for St. Paul schools, survey shows
(http://tinyurl.com/yb9jqs9d)
As a long-time market research professional, I know that you typically get
whatever result you want from studies like this. I haven't seen the instrument,
but the way the questions are phrased means everything. For example, if you say
"Are you in favor of higher taxes to support improved school outcomes?" The
answer might very well be 'yes.' But if you include, say, factual information
about past results vs. funding, you might very well answer 'no.' Likewise, a
question like "Can you afford to pay higher rent in order to increase funding
for schools?" will change the results.
I wonder if members of this list favor a tax hike for St. Paul schools?
(http://tinyurl.com/yb9jqs9d)
As a long-time market research professional, I know that you typically get
whatever result you want from studies like this. I haven't seen the instrument,
but the way the questions are phrased means everything. For example, if you say
"Are you in favor of higher taxes to support improved school outcomes?" The
answer might very well be 'yes.' But if you include, say, factual information
about past results vs. funding, you might very well answer 'no.' Likewise, a
question like "Can you afford to pay higher rent in order to increase funding
for schools?" will change the results.
I wonder if members of this list favor a tax hike for St. Paul schools?
