Which Statement Is Not True When Deciding on Whether to Use

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true when deciding on whether to use an odd or even number of categories when developing a non- comparative itemized rating scale?

• A) With an odd number of categories, the middle scale position is generally designated neutral or impartial.
• B) A rating scale with an even number of categories should be used if the researcher wants to force a response.
• C) The decision to use an odd or even number of categories depends on whether some of the respondents may be neutral on the response being measured.
• D) All of the above statements are true.

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Definitions:

Polarity

The condition of having distinct and opposite ends or poles, often relating to molecule orientation or cell differentiation.

Sarcomere

The fundamental unit of striated muscle tissue, responsible for muscle contraction, defined by the area between two Z lines.

Contracted Sarcomere

A sarcomere that has shortened in length, due to the sliding of actin and myosin filaments, leading to muscle contraction.

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell that contracts in response to stimulation and is capable of producing force.