ABS decision to reuse biased, coercive Census religion question puts human rights in the spotlight
ABS decision to reuse biased, coercive Census religion question puts human rights in the spotlight
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ABS decision to reuse biased, coercive Census religion question puts human rights in the spotlight
In about 12 months from now, Australians will again be asked to fill in a Census form that seeks information on all kinds of important questions.
In assuming all respondents have a religion, the framing of the question produces acquiescence bias that inflates data — by as much as 11 points, according to a number of surveys — in favour of religious affiliation.