What Rating Scale Would Be Most Appropriate for Responding to a Survey

question 66

Multiple Choice

What rating scale would be most appropriate for responding to a survey question that asks, "How much time should a student study each week for an undergraduate college course?"

• A) A: not much; B: a little; C: an average amount; D: a lot; E: almost always
• B) A: 0-30 min; B: 31-60 min; C: 61-120 min; D: more than 120 min
• C) A: 0-1 hr; B: 1-2 hr; C: 2-3 hr; D: more than 3 hr
• D) A: below average; B: average; C: above average; D: no opinion

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