When Surveys Are Used, Participants Are Often Asked to Use

question 55

Multiple Choice

When surveys are used, participants are often asked to use a response scale or response category (e.g., often, sometimes, not very often, never) that matches how they feel about a behavior or how likely they are to exhibit the behavior. This is called a(n) ______ response scale.

• A) closed-ended
• B) open-ended
• C) ambiguous
• D) behavior

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Definitions:

IADLs

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, which include managing finances, handling transportation, shopping, and using telephones and computers.

Preparing a Meal

The process of planning, preparing, and cooking food for eating, involving a variety of ingredients and culinary techniques.

Grocery Shopping

The activity of buying food and other household necessities from a grocery store or supermarket.

Advanced Activities

Complex tasks or actions that require a higher level of skill, planning, or effort, often related to personal or professional development.