When Determining the Number of Scale Categories to Use in a Non-Comparative

question 76

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When determining the number of scale categories to use in a non-comparative itemized rating scale,if individual responses are of interest,or the data will be analyzed by sophisticated statistical techniques,five or more scale categories may be required.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body consumes energy, including during resting and active states, crucial for processes such as maintaining body temperature and cellular function.

Caloric Needs

The amount of energy, measured in calories, that a person requires to maintain bodily functions and support daily activities.

Overeating

Consumption of more food than the body needs for energy, often leading to weight gain and potentially obesity.

Ovarian Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, which are the female reproductive glands that produce eggs (ova) as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone.