Which Statement Is True Concerning Constant Sum Scaling

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true concerning constant sum scaling?

• A)It does not have an absolute zero.
• B)It allows for fine discrimination among stimulus objects without requiring much time.
• C)Respondents may allocate more or fewer units than those specified.
• D)Both B and C are correct.

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