The following items are probably an example of a______ scale: )
I occasionally feel sad or blue.
I often feel sad or blue.
I feel sad or blue most of the time.
I always feel sad and I can't stand it.

A) Thurstone
B) Likert
C) Guttman
D) Binet

Question

The following items are probably an example of a______ scale: ) 
I occasionally feel sad or blue.
I often feel sad or blue.
I feel sad or blue most of the time.
 I always feel sad and I can't stand it.

A) Thurstone
B) Likert
C) Guttman
D) Binet

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The items listed are examples of a Guttman scale, which is a cumulative scale where items are arranged in increasing order of intensity. Each subsequent item implies agreement with all previous items.

The Following Items Are Probably an Example of A______ Scale