Instructions
- You will interact with a Policy Assistant AI about ranked-choice voting.
- Feel free to ask questions about how ranked-choice voting works, its benefits, or concerns.
- The AI may present information from different perspectives depending on the condition.
- Engage naturally and ask follow-up questions if you're curious.
- Continue the conversation for 3-5 exchanges.
Sample Questions to Try:
- What is ranked-choice voting?
- How does ranked-choice voting work?
- What are the benefits of ranked-choice voting?
- What are some concerns about ranked-choice voting?
- Which cities or states use ranked-choice voting?
Experimental Conditions (2×2 Design):
Stance: Pro-RCV vs Anti-RCV
Communication Style: High Flattery vs Low Flattery (Professional)
- Condition 0: Pro-RCV, High Flattery
- Condition 1: Anti-RCV, High Flattery
- Condition 2: Pro-RCV, Low Flattery
- Condition 3: Anti-RCV, Low Flattery
- Condition 4: Control
Note: Each condition uses a different RAG knowledge base (Pro-RCV or Anti-RCV sources) and communication style.