Which Type of Scale Asks Respondents to Indicate Their Attitudes

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which type of scale asks respondents to indicate their attitudes by checking how strongly they agree or disagree with carefully constructed statements, ranging from very positive to very negative attitudes toward some object?

• A) constant-sum
• B) Likert
• C) Stapel
• D) graphic rating

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Definitions:

Item Generation

The process of creating questions, prompts, or tasks for use in surveys, assessments, or tests.

Scale Construction

The process of developing a measurement tool that quantitatively assesses a particular variable or set of variables.

Linear

A relationship or progression that is straight or sequential, often referring to models where the effect of one variable on another is constant.

Cultural Contexts

Pertains to the environmental and social factors that influence the values, behaviors, and perceptions of individuals or groups.