Which of the Following Is True of Coding

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is True of coding?

• A) The process of coding begins by assigning a numerical value as a code.
• B) For open-ended questions, a coding process should be prepared before collecting data.
• C) When reviewing responses to open-ended questions, the researcher attaches a value from the developed response list.
• D) Coding makes subsequent analysis tougher as the researcher will find it difficult to interpret averages if higher values occur as the average moves from "dislike" to "like."
• E) Assigning a coded value to missing data should be avoided by researchers.

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Definitions:

Production

The process of combining various inputs to make goods or services for consumption.

Comparative Advantage

The capacity of an individual or country to manufacture a given good or service more efficiently, incurring lower opportunity costs than their counterparts.

Opportunity Cost

The omission of possible gains that could come from different options when one is preferred.

Comparative Advantage

The competence of an individual, firm, or nation to forge a good or render a service with a lower forfeited opportunity compared to others in the market.