Classify the following questions as biased or fair. Complete parts (a) through \( (\boldsymbol{f}) \) below. a. Do you agree or disagree with the statement 'There is a need for stricter gun laws'? Select the correct answer below. A. The question is biased because it asks for an opinion on a controversial topic. B. The question is biased because gun laws are a controversial topic. C. The question is fair because gun laws are an important topic. D. The question is fair because it asks whether you agree or disagree.

To classify the question "Do you agree or disagree with the statement 'There is a need for stricter gun laws'?" we need to analyze the nature of the question and the options provided. 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for an opinion on a specific statement regarding gun laws, which is a controversial topic. It does not provide a neutral stance and instead presents a statement that implies a need for stricter laws. 2. **Evaluating the Options**: - **A**: The question is biased because it asks for an opinion on a controversial topic. (This is partially true, but it doesn't fully capture the essence of bias.) - **B**: The question is biased because gun laws are a controversial topic. (This is true, but it doesn't address the structure of the question itself.) - **C**: The question is fair because gun laws are an important topic. (This is misleading; importance does not equate to fairness.) - **D**: The question is fair because it asks whether you agree or disagree. (This is misleading; the phrasing of the statement itself can introduce bias.) Given this analysis, the most accurate classification is: **A. The question is biased because it asks for an opinion on a controversial topic.** This option captures the essence of the bias present in the question.