You Would Use Variable Respecification Under Which Circumstance

question 41

Multiple Choice

You would use variable respecification under which circumstance?

• A) to adjust the sample so that greater importance is attached to respondents with certain characteristics
• B) to create new variables that are composites of several other variables
• C) to compare attitudinal scores measured on a seven-point semantic differential scale with lifestyle or image scores measured on a five-point Likert scale
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Group Entitativity

The perception or belief that a collection of individuals constitutes a coherent and unified group.

Conformity

The action or behavior of aligning with group norms, values, or expectations, often due to peer pressure or the desire for social acceptance.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Nominal Groups

A technique involving individuals working independently on idea generation before coming together as a group to discuss and evaluate these ideas.