Which Statement Is Not True If Deciding on the Number

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true if deciding on the number of scale categories to use in a non-comparative itemized rating scale?

• A)Traditional guidelines suggest that the appropriate number of categories should be seven plus or minus two: between five and nine.
• B)The smaller the number of scale categories,the finer the discrimination among stimulus objects that is possible.
• C)If the respondents are not very knowledgeable or not involved with the task,fewer categories should be used.
• D)How the data are to be analyzed and used should also influence the number of categories.

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