Which of the Following Code Descriptions Is Most Appropriate for Coding

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following code descriptions is most appropriate for coding responses to the vacation survey question?

• A) 1 = beach, 2 = spa, 3 = adventure, 4 = big city, 5 = foreign travel, 6 = cruise
• B) 1 = beach only, 2 = beach and spa, 3 = beach, spa, and adventure, 4 = beach, spa, adventure, and big city, 5 = beach, spa, adventure, big city, and foreign travel, 6 = all of the above
• C) 1 = one item checked, 2 = two items checked, 3 = three items checked, 4 = four items checked, 5 = five items checked, 6 = six items checked
• D) 1 = yes, 0 = no
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Empirical Evidence

Information acquired by observation or experimentation that is used to confirm or refute a hypothesis or theory.

Evaluating Facts

The process of assessing the accuracy and relevance of information to determine truth.

Objective

Based on facts rather than feelings or opinions; not influenced by personal feelings or interpretations.

Syllogistic Steps

Logical sequences involved in the process of syllogism, a form of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or presumed propositions (premises) that share a common term.