Question 1

"On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means not interested at all and 10 means extremely interested, how interested are you in pursuing a career in academics?" This question is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

This is a closed-ended question because the respondent must choose a number between 1 and 10 as their answer.

Question 2

Charlene decided to use a summated rating scale for her upcoming thesis study on gender identity. Another name for this type of scale is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A summated rating scale is also known as a Likert scale, which presents a statement and asks respondents to indicate the degree to which they agree or disagree with it on a scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Reverse-coded scales involve items that are worded in a negative fashion to gauge the attentiveness of respondents. Acquiescence response set refers to the tendency of respondents to agree with statements regardless of their content. Forced-choice scales involve presenting respondents with a set of alternative statements to choose from.

Question 3

Tyrese noticed in his undergraduate research lab that the majority of the scales have at least ______ to ______ response alternatives with verbal descriptors.

Accepted Answer

Most scales in research use between 5 to 9 response alternatives with verbal descriptors to balance between providing enough options for nuanced responses and avoiding overwhelming the respondent.

Question 4

Natalia asked her college roommate, "Will becoming a doctor or an artist help me meet my personal goals and my parents' goals for me?" This question is difficult because it is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

The question is double-barreled because it assumes that becoming either a doctor or an artist is mutually exclusive and that the goals of the individual and the goals of the parents are aligned. A better question would be to ask about specific personal and parental goals and then explore how different career paths might help achieve those goals.

Question 5

One way to improve a scale's precision and ______the error of tendency is to use more response alternatives.

Accepted Answer

Minimizing the error of tendency involves reducing inaccuracies or biases, which is achieved by improving a scale's precision, often through using more response alternatives.

Question 6

Daniella asked her boyfriend Ricardo "Where do you see us in ten years?" Daniella is asking Ricardo a(n):

Accepted Answer

An open-ended question allows for a variety of possible responses and does not limit the answer to a set of predetermined options. In this case, Daniella is asking Ricardo to express his thoughts and feelings about where he sees their relationship in the future, without constraining his response to a specific set of choices.

Question 7

Which of the following would NOT be considered a forced choice scale format?

Accepted Answer

Option C includes a third response option, "Maybe," which allows for a more neutral or ambivalent response, making it a non-forced choice scale format. The other options (A, B, and D) are all examples of forced choice scales because they offer only two response options (yes/no, true/false, agree/disagree).

Question 8

Juanita is looking for the ______ on her school's library server in an effort to gain access to a comprehensive guide of more than 2,700 different scales and measures for public use.

Accepted Answer

The Mental Measurements Yearbook is a comprehensive guide of more than 2,700 different scales and measures for public use. Option A is a specific assessment, not a guide. Option B and C sound similar to the Mental Measurements Yearbook, but do not exist in the context of library servers.

Question 9

Dr. Quezada is concerned about the measurement's ______ and that is why he is thinking at length about the type of response alternatives included in his survey of childhood bullying experiences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr. Quezada is concerned about the measurement's...

Question 10

Marjorie felt indifferent so answered straight down the middle of the scale in a survey about her political associations. This bias is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

This bias is referred to as the error of central tendency. It occurs when respondents tend to choose responses in the middle of the scale to avoid extreme opinions.

Question 11

The use of an overall score on a scale takes into account______ when using multiple items.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of an overall score on...

Question 12

Granetta was completing a survey developed by her social club at school. Granetta agreed with every statement regardless of the actual item. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Granetta's agreement with every statement, regardless of its content, suggests an acquiescent response set. This response set occurs when participants agree or disagree with all items regardless of their meaning, often due to a desire to please the experimenter or to avoid appearing disagreeable.

Question 13

Noel asked his partner "Are you happy with our life and communication?" This could be viewed as an unfair question because it is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

This question is considered a double-barreled item because it asks about two different things (life satisfaction and communication) in one question, making it difficult for the respondent to answer if their feelings on these topics differ.

Question 14

Salome decided to use a Likert scale for her upcoming independent study examining stereotypes impact on academic performance. Another name for this type of scale is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A Likert scale is a type of summated rating scale where respondents are asked to indicate the extent to which they agree or disagree with statements related to the topic being studied. The other options listed are not alternative names for a Likert scale.

Question 15

An important criterion for a high-quality scale item is that the item should be:

Accepted Answer

Ambiguity in a scale item can lead to confusion and inaccurate responses. A high-quality scale item should be clear and unambiguous in its wording to ensure accurate and valid responses. Vague, imprecise, and indeterminate items can also lead to inaccurate responses and should be avoided.

Question 16

Raul was asked by his pastor "What are your thoughts on personal freedoms?" This is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

An open-ended question does not provide options or constraints for the respondent and allows them to give a free-form answer. In this case, the pastor is not limiting Raul's response with specific options, but rather asking for his personal thoughts on the topic.

Question 17

A scale usually consists of a series of what type of questions?

Accepted Answer

A scale usually consists of a series of closed-ended questions, which allows for quantifiable data to be collected and analyzed. Open-ended questions, essay prompts, and short answer prompts may be used for qualitative data collection.

Question 18

Dr. Hurley decided to only provide two response alternatives, True and False, on his survey about preconceived notions of individuals who are classified as Internet addicts. Dr. Hurley should be concerned that his measurement has minimal:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Hurley's measurement has minimal sensitivity because it only provides two response alternatives which limits the range of possible responses and may not accurately capture the true beliefs of participants. A more sensitive measure would provide a wider range of response options, allowing participants to more accurately express their beliefs. Internal consistency, content validity, and specificity are not directly related to the number of response alternatives provided in a survey.

Question 19

One way to improve a scale's precision and minimize the error of central tendency is to:

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way to improve a scale's precision...

Question 20

"On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means awful and 5 means perfect, how well would you rate your interpretation of this course?" This question is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

This is a closed-ended question because it provides limited response options with a scale from 1 to 5.

Quiz 7: Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

"On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means not interested at all and 10 means extremely interested, how interested are you in pursuing a career in academics?" This question is an example of a(n) :

Charlene decided to use a summated rating scale for her upcoming thesis study on gender identity. Another name for this type of scale is a(n) :

Tyrese noticed in his undergraduate research lab that the majority of the scales have at least to response alternatives with verbal descriptors.

Natalia asked her college roommate, "Will becoming a doctor or an artist help me meet my personal goals and my parents' goals for me?" This question is difficult because it is an example of a(n) :

One way to improve a scale's precision and ______the error of tendency is to use more response alternatives.

Daniella asked her boyfriend Ricardo "Where do you see us in ten years?" Daniella is asking Ricardo a(n) :