Which Statement Is Not True When Deciding on Whether to Use

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true when deciding on whether to use balanced or unbalanced scales when developing a non-comparative itemized rating scale?

• A)The scale should be balanced to obtain objective data.
• B)In a balanced scale,the number of favorable and unfavorable categories are equal.
• C)If the distribution of responses is likely to be skewed,either positively or negatively,a balanced scale with more categories in the direction of skewness may be appropriate.
• D)If an unbalanced scale is used,the nature and degree of unbalance in the scale should be taken into account in data analysis.

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