The Method of Paired Comparisons Is Used to

question 48

Multiple Choice

The method of paired comparisons is used to

• A) minimize the opportunity of selecting a socially desirable response.
• B) maximize the opportunity of selecting a socially desirable response.
• C) provide testtakers with a sufficient number of pairs of choices to express their "true" opinions.
• D) provide testtakers with a limited number of pairs of choices in order to minimize testing time.

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