Which of the Rules for Coding Has Been Violated by the Following

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the rules for coding has been violated by the following responses to a question about annual salary?

• A) Coding categories should be exhaustive.
• B) Coding categories should be mutually exclusive.
• C) Coding categories should be test tabulated.
• D) Coding categories should be alphabetic only.

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Definitions:

African

Relating to the continent of Africa, its peoples, cultures, or languages.

Social Influence

The effect that others have on an individual's beliefs, feelings, or behaviors, often leading to changes in attitudes or actions.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.

Sedated

Calmed or made less agitated using sedative substances, often medically prescribed.