[rtcweb] Unacceptable - (Re: Straw Poll on Video Codec Alternatives)

[Dave Crocker <[e-mail]>]

On 12/9/2013 9:24 AM, Ted Hardie wrote:
> The first question is “Are you in favor of this option
> [Yes/No/Acceptable]:”. These three levels allow you to indicate that
> you: Yes= I would be fine with the WG choosing this option. No = I
> really don’t favor this, and it should not be picked. Acceptable = I can
> live with this option but I prefer something else to be picked


Survey methodology remains trickier than anyone would like:  The set of 
choices is unbalanced.

In effect, two of the three choices say that a choice is ok and only one 
says it isn't.  You also need a 'don't care' choice.

Given the intent of 'acceptable', what you need is something like:

    Yes
    Prefer yes
    Don't care
    Prefer no
    No

The first and last indicate simple, direct views, without indicating 
feelings about alternatives.  They might imply "yes means only this is 
acceptable" and no means can't live with this choice", but that probably 
doesn't have to be made explicit.

The second and fourth add those preferences for and against alternatives.

d/
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Dave Crocker
Brandenburg InternetWorking
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