The Best Option for Avoiding the Impacts of Idiosyncratic Variation

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Multiple Choice

The best option for avoiding the impacts of idiosyncratic variation in responses is to develop multiple questions about a concept and then do what?

• A) Average the responses to those questions in a composite measure.
• B) Discard outlier responses from analysis.
• C) Use absolute terms that invoke strong emotional reactions.
• D) Use force-choice answer options.

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