Respondents Have Been Asked to Express Their Degree of Agreement

question 43

Multiple Choice

Respondents have been asked to express their degree of agreement with a series of lifestyle statements on a 1- to- 5 scale, assuming that 9 has been designated for missing values, data values of 0, 6, 7, and 8 are out of range. Where in the data- preparation process might any out- of- range data be caught?

• A) coding
• B) statistically adjusting the data
• C) data cleaning
• D) transcribing

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Definitions:

Competing

Engaging in a rivalry or contest with others to achieve superiority or a win.

Conflict Management

The practice of identifying and handling conflicts in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner, with strategies varying from avoidance to confrontation.

Assertive Communication

A communication style in which individuals express their own needs, desires, and opinions respectfully and directly.

Collaboration

The action of working with someone to produce or create something, often seen as a powerful way to achieve common goals.