What Are the Advantages of Using a Scale Instead of an Index

question 11

Multiple Choice

What are the advantages of using a scale instead of an index, according to the text?

• A)Scales require less interpretation.
• B)Scales are just the accumulation of responses.
• C)Scales can weigh some responses more heavily than others.
• D)Scales have a meaningful zero point.

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