Identifying Poorly Worded Survey Questions

Do you believe that guns and knives do not belong in schools? ___ Yes ___ No ___ Don't know

Whenever violence occurs in schools, weapons are typically found in school lockers. Do you believe that students should have guns in their lockers? ___ Yes ___ No ___ Don't know

Students should not carry weapons and not have them in their lockers. Do you agree? __ Strongly agree __Agree __Undecided __Disagree __Strongly Disagree

Should students pack a .45 at school? __Yes __No __Don't know

How many times have you seen a student carry a handgun? __0 times __1-2 times __2-3 times __more than 3 times

To what extent do you feel that handguns are a problem at your school? ___ A great extent ___ Some ___ Not very important ___Not a problem

To what extent do you feel that handguns are a problem at your school? __Very important __Important __Little important

How often have you seen students carry semiautomatic weapons at school? __ None __ 1 time __ 2 times __ 3 or more times

How many students have you seen carrying guns at school? __ 1 student __ 2 students __ 3 students __ More than 3 students