One Way of Correcting for Problems Associated with an Acquiescence

question 29

Multiple Choice

One way of correcting for problems associated with an acquiescence bias is to

• A)use concrete as opposed to subjective response options.
• B)use a scale with an odd number of response options.
• C)ensure that the items are thoroughly back-translated.
• D)reverse-score half of the items.
• E)None of these choices will correct the problem.

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Definitions:

Coupon Rate

Annual interest rate on a bond, shown as a percentage based on its face value.

Clean Price

The price of a bond without the addition of accrued interest, reflecting just the bond's face value and market conditions.

Coupon Rate

The yearly payment rate on a bond, expressed in percentage relative to its face value.

Yield

A measure often used in finance to indicate the earnings generated and realized on an investment over a particular period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost.