In Assessing Items for a Likert Scale, a Discriminatory Power

question 41

Multiple Choice

In assessing items for a Likert scale, a discriminatory power score would be calculated on:

• A)the whole preliminary Likert scale.
• B)every item of the preliminary Likert scale.
• C)only on those items that are used in the final Likert scale.
• D)those items that are being moved from a Thurstone to a Likert scale.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal periodic amounts.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts, making it the simplest form of depreciation.

Residual Value

The projected worth of an asset upon reaching the conclusion of its operational lifespan.

Impaired Goodwill

A situation where the value of goodwill on the balance sheet exceeds its fair value, indicating that it has lost some or all of its value.