Which of the Following Is NOT a Frequent Reason for the Use

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a frequent reason for the use of composite measures in research?

• A)the researcher is seldom able to develop in advance single indicators of complex concepts.
• B)a single data item might not have enough categories to provide a range of variation.
• C)composite measures give a more comprehensive and accurate indication of a given variable.
• D)they are efficient data reduction devices.
• E)they simplify interpretation for both the researcher and the reader.

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