Which Attitude Rating Scale Offers Respondents the Greatest Degree of Freedom

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which attitude rating scale offers respondents the greatest degree of freedom in providing answers?

• A) Itemized-ratings scale
• B) Semantic-differential scale
• C) Graphic-ratings scale
• D) Summated-ratings (Likert) scale
• E) Comparative-ratings scale

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Definitions:

Hidden Action

A situation in contract theory and economics where one party's action is not observed or cannot be monitored by another, potentially leading to moral hazard.

Moral Hazard

The situation in which one party engages in risky behavior knowing that it is protected against the consequences, usually due to a contract or agreement.

Criminal Actions

Activities that are punishable by law, typically involving harm to individuals or the society at large.

Top Managers

Senior executives responsible for making strategic decisions and overseeing the overall operations of an organization.