Some Researchers Believe That a Mid-Point,or Neutral Position,should NOT Be

question 93

Multiple Choice

Some researchers believe that a mid-point,or neutral position,should NOT be included in a scale question because:

• A)it violates the statistical assumption of symmetry.
• B)it creates an odd number.
• C)it allows respondents to dodge or hide their feelings.
• D)it creates a problem in trying to code the scale items.
• E)it creates a problem in terms of how you value the mid-point in the calculation of statistics.

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