The Issue of Whether to Include a Neutral Response Alternative

question 36

True/False

The issue of whether to include a neutral response alternative in a dichotomous question is best decided on the basis of the proportion of the respondent group who are truly neutral.

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Definitions:

Hip Replacement

A surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint.

Preoperative Office Visit

A consultation between a patient and their doctor to discuss the details and preparation before undergoing surgery.

Deindividuation

Process whereby people lose their sense of socialised individual identity and engage in unsocialised, often antisocial, behaviours.

Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are based on their group memberships, such as nationality, religion, or social class, which shapes their behaviors and attitudes.