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When Determining the Number of Scale Categories to Use in a Non-Comparative

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When determining the number of scale categories to use in a non-comparative itemized rating scale,if individual responses are of interest,or the data will be analyzed by sophisticated statistical techniques,five or more scale categories may be required.


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