Which statement is not true when deciding on whether to use balanced or unbalanced scales when developing a non-comparative itemized rating scale?
A)The scale should be balanced to obtain objective data.
B)In a balanced scale,the number of favorable and unfavorable categories are equal.
C)If the distribution of responses is likely to be skewed,either positively or negatively,a balanced scale with more categories in the direction of skewness may be appropriate.
D)If an unbalanced scale is used,the nature and degree of unbalance in the scale should be taken into account in data analysis.

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Option C is incorrect because it suggests modifying a balanced scale to accommodate skewness, which contradicts the definition of a balanced scale. A balanced scale, by definition, has an equal number of favorable and unfavorable categories and should not be adjusted for skewness. Instead, an unbalanced scale would be used in such situations.

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