What Is the Most Common Number of Response Options on a Rating

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the most common number of response options on a rating scale?

• A) two
• B) three
• C) five to seven
• D) ten to twenty

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Definitions:

Sand, Pebbles

Small, loose particles of rocks or minerals; pebbles are larger than sand grains but smaller than cobbles.

Bluish-Green

A color that is a blend of blue and green, often associated with certain minerals, plants, or shallow waters.

Methane

A colorless, odorless gas that is the simplest alkane and a potent greenhouse gas, often produced by anaerobic digestion of organic material.

Visible Surface

The part of any object or phenomenon that is perceptible by the eye under normal conditions.