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Avoid Treating Beliefs as Real Facts
Opinions and beliefs often represent the real facts only in a distorted way. Ask about the two facts separately.
3.1 · Asking Questions
Rule 7 · Facts instead of opinions
Avoid Treating Beliefs as Real Facts
Facts instead of opinions
Opinions and beliefs often represent the real facts only in a distorted way. Ask about the two facts separately.
✕Example
"Do you believe that more highly educated people tend to wear fur clothing more often?"
✓Ask instead
1. "What is your level of education?"
2. "Do you wear fur clothing?"
2. "Do you wear fur clothing?"
QUESTIONSTAR · Dr. Paul Marx
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