In Looking Over the Responses Given to the Items in Question

question 9

Multiple Choice

In looking over the responses given to the items in question 7, you notice that a respondent checked "strongly agree" to all four items. As a methodologist, which of the following statements BEST describes your ideas about the respondent?​

• A) ​The respondent is a scale type 12.
• B) ​The respondent probably fell into a response set.
• C) ​The respondent is probably unsure about his or her feelings toward education.
• D) ​The respondent must strongly agree with all the items.
• E) The respondent has a high opinion of education.​

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Definitions:

Supply Partnership

A strategic relationship between a buyer and supplier designed to achieve specific business objectives by maximizing the effectiveness of each participant's resources.

Sustainable Procurement

The acquisition process aimed at obtaining goods, services, and works in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits not only to the organization but also to society and the economy, while minimizing damage to the environment.

Ecologically Sound

Practices or products that have minimal impact on the environment and promote sustainability.

Organizational Buying Behavior

The decision-making process by which formal organizations establish the need for purchased products and services, and identify, evaluate, and choose among alternative brands and suppliers.