In Likert Scales, a Discriminatory Power Score for Each Item

question 45

Multiple Choice

In Likert scales, a discriminatory power score for each item:

• A)indicates the degree to which people's responses to an item range over the five response alternatives.
• B)is a method of assessing the reliability of each item.
• C)indicates the degree to which each item discriminates between high scorers and low scorers on the overall scale.
• D)indicates how highly that item correlates with people's overall scale score.

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Definitions:

Compromise

Process by which preferred alternatives are sacrificed because they are inaccessible.

Gottfredson's

Refers to a theory of career development proposed by Linda Gottfredson, which emphasizes the process of circumscription and compromise in career choice.

Holland's

Refers to Holland's Theory, emphasizing the alignment between personal interests, capabilities, and the characteristics of professional environments.

Bandura's

Refers to the psychological theory emphasizing the importance of belief in one’s own abilities, developed by Albert Bandura, focusing on the power of self-belief in achieving personal goals.