Stephanique used this item in her questionnaire: "My working conditions are not satisfactory," and used "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree" as responses.What is the major weakness with this item?
A)It is too short.
B)It is not relevant.
C)It is a negative item.
D)It is biased.
E)It asks for an opinion.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The major weakness with this item is that it is a negative item, meaning that it is worded in a negative way (saying "not satisfactory" instead of "satisfactory"), which can lead to confusion and response bias. Negative items can also be more difficult for participants to answer accurately or consistently. It is generally recommended to use positive items whenever possible to avoid these issues.

Stephanique Used This Item in Her Questionnaire: "My Working Conditions