Researchers Have Found That by Offering a "Neutral" Response on a Scale,respondents

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Multiple Choice

Researchers have found that by offering a "neutral" response on a scale,respondents who lack knowledge about a question will indicate a neutral response along with the respondents who are indeed neutral.To resolve this issue,researchers :

• A)suggest respondents skip the question.
• B)use "somewhat" categories.
• C)use comparative rating scales.
• D)offer a "don't know" response.
• E)change the question to a "yes-no" format.

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Definitions:

Pollutants

Substances introduced into the environment that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or damage the natural environment.

Public Goods

Goods which are both non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be used simultaneously by more than one person and individuals cannot be effectively excluded from using them.

Market Failure

A situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to a net social welfare loss.

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of a good or service that prevents individuals who have not paid for it from being easily excluded from its use or benefit.