A scale which used artificial numbers 1 through 5 that are identified with a descriptor is called a(n):
A) descriptor scale format
B) synthetic scaled-response format
C) numeric-descriptor format
D) numeric identifier
E) categorical multiple-choice format

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A scale which used artificial numbers 1 through 5 that are identified with a descriptor is commonly known as a synthetic scaled-response format. This type of scale format uses artificial numbers to describe the degree of agreement or disagreement with a statement or question. The descriptors also help respondents better understand the meaning of the numbers they are selecting.

A Scale Which Used Artificial Numbers 1 Through 5 That