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What defines a ratio scale of measurement?
What defines a ratio scale of measurement?
- It lacks an absolute zero.
- It has only nominal properties.
- It only captures differences in ordinal rankings.
- It includes all properties of interval scales plus absolute quantities. (correct)
Which type of measure can only take on a finite number of values?
Which type of measure can only take on a finite number of values?
- Discrete Measures (correct)
- Ordinal Measures
- Ratio Measures
- Continuous Measures
What property do interval scales possess in addition to nominal and ordinal properties?
What property do interval scales possess in addition to nominal and ordinal properties?
- Absolute quantities
- Equal intervals between values (correct)
- Rankings without equal intervals
- A true zero point
What is NOT one of the three criteria for good measurement?
What is NOT one of the three criteria for good measurement?
What is the highest form of measurement among the scales discussed?
What is the highest form of measurement among the scales discussed?
Which of the following best describes continuous measures?
Which of the following best describes continuous measures?
Which characteristic is essential for the reliability of a measurement?
Which characteristic is essential for the reliability of a measurement?
What is the primary purpose of a Simple Attitude Scale?
What is the primary purpose of a Simple Attitude Scale?
Which technique involves respondents arranging concepts into piles?
Which technique involves respondents arranging concepts into piles?
In a Likert Scale, what type of responses do respondents typically choose from?
In a Likert Scale, what type of responses do respondents typically choose from?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the choice technique?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the choice technique?
What does a Likert Scale typically NOT include as a response option?
What does a Likert Scale typically NOT include as a response option?
Which scale classifies respondents based on agreement with a single statement?
Which scale classifies respondents based on agreement with a single statement?
What is a common feature of the sorting technique in measuring attitudes?
What is a common feature of the sorting technique in measuring attitudes?
What assumption does the choice technique make about the selected alternative?
What assumption does the choice technique make about the selected alternative?
What is the primary feature of a semantic differential scale?
What is the primary feature of a semantic differential scale?
In a semantic differential scale, which score typically represents a neutral position?
In a semantic differential scale, which score typically represents a neutral position?
What is the purpose of a constant-sum scale?
What is the purpose of a constant-sum scale?
What aspect do numerical scales primarily utilize for response options?
What aspect do numerical scales primarily utilize for response options?
How are ratings typically scaled in semantic differential scales?
How are ratings typically scaled in semantic differential scales?
Which of the following is an example of a numerical scale format?
Which of the following is an example of a numerical scale format?
Which scale type seeks to quantify subjective feelings using extreme and moderate adjectives?
Which scale type seeks to quantify subjective feelings using extreme and moderate adjectives?
Which scale might involve respondents sorting cards to express preferences?
Which scale might involve respondents sorting cards to express preferences?
What is a major advantage of using a graphic rating scale?
What is a major advantage of using a graphic rating scale?
What is a primary disadvantage of the graphic rating scale?
What is a primary disadvantage of the graphic rating scale?
What does the behavioral differential measure?
What does the behavioral differential measure?
Which of the following best describes the behavioral component in measuring intention?
Which of the following best describes the behavioral component in measuring intention?
In the behavioral intention question regarding purchasing a Honda Fit, which option implies the highest likelihood of purchase?
In the behavioral intention question regarding purchasing a Honda Fit, which option implies the highest likelihood of purchase?
What type of scale allows respondents to choose any interval for scoring?
What type of scale allows respondents to choose any interval for scoring?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavioral intention measurement?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavioral intention measurement?
Which response option suggests uncertainty in purchasing intentions?
Which response option suggests uncertainty in purchasing intentions?
What method is used to rank order a set of objects or attributes from most preferred to least preferred?
What method is used to rank order a set of objects or attributes from most preferred to least preferred?
In a paired comparison, how is the preferred object determined?
In a paired comparison, how is the preferred object determined?
What is the main purpose of sorting in measurement techniques?
What is the main purpose of sorting in measurement techniques?
What is the formula to calculate the number of comparisons in a paired comparison method?
What is the formula to calculate the number of comparisons in a paired comparison method?
Which of the following statements about behavioral intention scales is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about behavioral intention scales is TRUE?
What is a major distinguishing feature between paired comparison and ordinal ranking?
What is a major distinguishing feature between paired comparison and ordinal ranking?
In sorting techniques, what can respondents do with the cards corresponding to airlines?
In sorting techniques, what can respondents do with the cards corresponding to airlines?
Which scale or method specifically asks respondents to indicate their behavioral intentions toward an object?
Which scale or method specifically asks respondents to indicate their behavioral intentions toward an object?
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Study Notes
Levels of Measurement
- Nominal scales classify data into categories only
- Ordinal scales arrange data into categories that have a natural order
- Interval scales include both nominal and ordinal scales
- Ratio scales include all properties of interval scales and a meaningful zero point
- Ratio scales have a true zero point which means that data is not arbitrary
- Ratio scales allow for a more precise measurement of quantities compared to interval scales
Mathematical and Statistical Analysis of Scales
- Discrete measures represent finite, separate categories
- Continuous measures represent data along a continuous range
- Discrete measures are often used when categorizing nominal or ordinal data
- Continuous measures can be used to represent data on interval or ratio scales
Criteria For Good Measurement
- Reliability indicates a measurement's consistency
- Validity refers to a measurement's ability to accurately measure what it is supposed to measure
- A measurement must be consistent with minimal error to ensure reliability
- Validity is important to ensure an accurate reflection of the concept being measured
Techniques for Measuring Attitudes
- Sorting methods require respondents to categorize concepts based on similarity or other attributes
- Choice methods ask respondents to select their preferred option from a set of alternatives
- Both methods are valuable for gathering insights into attitudes, beliefs, or preferences
Attitude Rating Scales
- Simple attitude scales classify respondents into two categories typically based on agreement or disagreement with a statement
- Likert scales allow respondents to indicate their agreement or disagreement with statements using a five-point scale
- Semantic Differential scales use bipolar adjectives to anchor a seven-point scale for respondents to indicate their feelings
- Numerical scales use numbers to represent response options, similar to semantic differentials
- Constant-sum scales require respondents to allocate a fixed number of points across attributes to indicate their perceived importance
Other Scale Types
- Graphic rating scales allow respondents to mark a point along a continuous line to represent their attitude
- Graphic rating scales are flexible but lack standardized answers
- Behavioral component measures expected future actions towards a specific object
- Behavioral differentials are similar to semantic differentials and are used to assess behavioral intentions
Measuring Behavioral Intention
- Ranking requires respondents to rank order objects based on preference or other attributes
- Paired comparisons involve presenting respondents with two objects at a time and asking for a preference
- Paired comparisons require multiple pairwise comparisons when evaluating more than two objects
- Sorting similarly involves presenting respondents with objects and asking them to categorize them based on similarity
Measuring Behavioral Intention
- Sorting methods are used to study respondent preferences, beliefs, or perception of similarity
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