Which Statement Is Not True When Deciding on Whether to Use

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true when deciding on whether to use an odd or even number of categories when developing a non-comparative itemized rating scale?

• A) A rating scale with an even number of categories should be used if the researcher wants to force a response.
• B) The decision to use an odd or even number of categories depends on whether some of the respondents may be neutral on the response being measured.
• C) With an odd number of categories,the middle scale position is generally designated neutral or impartial.
• D) All of the above statements are true.

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Definitions:

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Cognitive Structures

Mental frameworks and patterns used to organize and interpret information, influencing how we perceive the world.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 11, when children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.