The Method of Paired Comparisons Is Used to

question 48

Multiple Choice

The method of paired comparisons is used to

• A) minimize the opportunity of selecting a socially desirable response.
• B) maximize the opportunity of selecting a socially desirable response.
• C) provide testtakers with a sufficient number of pairs of choices to express their "true" opinions.
• D) provide testtakers with a limited number of pairs of choices in order to minimize testing time.

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Definitions:

KMnO4

Potassium permanganate, a strong oxidizing agent used in a variety of chemical reactions and as a disinfectant.

Hg(OAc)2

Mercury acetate, a chemical compound used in organic chemistry as a reagent, particularly in reactions involving carbocations.

NaBH4

Sodium borohydride (NaBH4) is a reducing agent commonly used in organic synthesis to reduce aldehydes and ketones to alcohols.

Raney Nickel

A finely divided nickel alloy used as a catalyst in hydrogenation and other chemical reactions.