When a respondent's answers to ten Likert-scale items are added up to form a total subtest score for these questions,this is an example of:
A)data indexing
B)data transformation
C)contingency analysis

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Data transformation refers to the process of changing the structure or format of data to prepare it for analysis. Adding up the scores of Likert-scale items to form a total subtest score is a common example of data transformation. Data indexing refers to creating an index or score that represents a combination of variables, while contingency analysis involves examining the relationship between two or more variables.

When a Respondent's Answers to Ten Likert-Scale Items Are Added