Which of the following represents an example of a summed score in quantitative data analysis?
A)A score is calculated for each question on the instrument.
B)A score is calculated for several questions on the instrument.
C)A score is calculated summarizing differences in two scores.
D)A score is based on a summed score for all individuals.

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A summed score in quantitative data analysis is calculated by adding up the scores on several questions on the instrument. Option A represents individual scores for each question, whereas option C represents a score calculated using the differences between two scores. Option D represents a total score for all individuals, rather than a summation of scores for a specific measure.

Which of the Following Represents an Example of a Summed