Which of the following code descriptions is most appropriate for coding responses to the vacation survey?
A) 1 = beach, 2 = spa, 3 = adventure, 4 = big city, 5 = foreign travel, 6 = cruise
B) 1 = beach only, 2 = beach and spa, 3 = beach, spa, and adventure, 4 = beach, spa, adventure, and big city, 5 = beach, spa, adventure, big city, and foreign travel, 6 = all of the above
C) 1 = one item checked, 2 = two items checked, 3 = three items checked, 4 = four items checked, 5 = five items checked, 6 = six items checked
D) 1 = yes, 0 = no for each variable
E) None of the above

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Option D is the most appropriate because it allows for a binary coding system (1 = yes, 0 = no) for each vacation preference, enabling a clear and flexible way to record responses for any combination of vacation types.

Which of the Following Code Descriptions Is Most Appropriate for Coding