About Half of the Items on a Likert Scale Should

question 46

Multiple Choice

About half of the items on a Likert scale should be reversed scored in order to

• A) create an ordinal scale of measurement.
• B) control for acquiescent responding.
• C) reduce self-promotion.
• D) prevent the participant from guessing the research hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, between the endoderm and ectoderm, which develops into muscles, bones, and circulatory systems.

Cell Differentiation

The process by which a cell changes from one cell type to another, usually from a less specialized to a more specialized form.

Fertilization

The process by which male and female reproductive cells (gametes) join to form a new cell that will develop into an embryo.

Zygote Splits

The process through which a zygote (fertilized egg) divides, leading to the development of twins in the case of complete division into two separate entities.