Combining the Data from Adjacent Categories of a Likert-Scale Item

question 14

True/False

Combining the data from adjacent categories of a Likert-scale item is a common form of data transformation.

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Definitions:

Barbiturates

A class of drugs derived from barbituric acid, used as sedatives and hypnotics, which can depress the central nervous system.

Caffeine

A stimulant compound found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and many soft drinks, which acts on the central nervous system to reduce tiredness and improve concentration and focus.

Alertness

The state of being watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency, or to discover and avoid errors.

Neurochemical Properties

Characteristics and behaviors of the chemicals in the nervous system that influence brain function and behavior.