If a Seven-Point Scale for Variable 1 (VAR1) Is to Be

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a seven-point scale for variable 1 (VAR1) is to be recoded, which of the following programming statement might be used to subtract the original code from score 8?

• A) VAR7 = 8 - VAR1
• B) NEWVAR1 = 8 - VAR7
• C) NEWVAR8 = 8 - VAR7
• D) NEWVAR1 = 8 - VAR1

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