In contrast to a Guttman scale, in a summated ratings or Likert scale (Box 13.1),
A) scale items are added together to arrive at a total score.
B) total score on the scale indicates the values or responses for every scale item.
C) each scale item reflects the underlying continuum of the concept to the same degree.
D) the set of items comprising the scale is ordered and cumulative.

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The Answer of In contrast to a Guttman scale, in a summated ratings or Likert scale (Box 13.1),
A) scale items are added together to arrive at a total score.
B) total score on the scale indicates the values or responses for every scale item.
C) each scale item reflects the underlying continuum of the concept to the same degree.
D) the set of items comprising the scale is ordered and cumulative.

In Contrast to a Guttman Scale, in a Summated Ratings