The following is TRUE of cumulative scales.
A) Identical scores from participants have the same meaning
B) It is impossible to judge which scale items were answered positively or negatively
C) There is no tool to judge whether a set of scale items forms a unidimensional scale
D) The Stapel analysis is used to judge multidimensionality of the cumulative scale.
E) None of the above

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In cumulative scales, identical scores from participants have the same meaning. This is because the scale is designed to measure a single construct, and each item contributes to the overall score. Therefore, the same score indicates the same level of the construct being measured. Option B is incorrect because cumulative scales typically have items with clear positive or negative orientations. Option C is also incorrect because there are various statistical tools, such as factor analysis, that can be used to assess whether a set of cumulative scale items form a unidimensional scale. Option D refers to a specific type of analysis and is not related to the characteristics of cumulative scales.

The Following Is TRUE of Cumulative Scales