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[Sir Humphrey demonstrates how public surveys can reach opposite conclusions]
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Mr. Woolley, are you worried about the rise in crime among teenagers?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Do you think there is lack of discipline and vigorous training in our Comprehensive Schools?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Do you think young people welcome some structure and leadership in their lives?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Do they respond to a challenge?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Might you be in favour of reintroducing National Service?
Bernard Woolley:
Er, I might be.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Yes or no?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Of course, after all you've said you can't say no to that. On the other hand, the surveys can reach opposite conclusions.
[survey two]
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Mr. Woolley, are you worried about the danger of war?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Are you unhappy about the growth of armaments?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Do you think there's a danger in giving young people guns and teaching them how to kill?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Do you think it's wrong to force people to take arms against their will?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Would you oppose the reintroduction of conscription?
Bernard Woolley:
Yes.
[does a double-take]
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
There you are, Bernard. The perfectly balanced sample.復(fù)制復(fù)制成功復(fù)制失敗，請(qǐng)手動(dòng)復(fù)制
