A Major Disadvantage of Comparative Scales Would Be Which of the Following

question 80

Multiple Choice

A major disadvantage of comparative scales would be which of the following?

• A) Halo or carryover effects are reduced.
• B) Respondents bring the same point of reference to a task.
• C) The resulting data measures relative differences.
• D) Only big differences between objects can be detected.
• E) A researcher cannot generalize beyond the objects under study.

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Definitions:

Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland, Australia, renowned for its biodiversity and marine life.

Organic Structure

The arrangement of atoms within a molecule that is primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen, characterizing organic compounds.

Salt Deposits

Concentrations of salt left behind when water evaporates, forming layers underground or on the surface.

Less Dense

Describes a lower mass per unit volume of a substance, often causing it to float atop more dense materials.