Scales for Measuring Attitudes in Research
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What is the primary purpose of a rating scale in measuring attitudes?

  • To rank order preferences
  • To estimate the magnitude of a characteristic (correct)
  • To classify concepts
  • To compare individual responses

Which type of rating scale is used to measure the intensity of a person's attitude?

  • Numerical Scale
  • Multiple-Choice, Single-Response Scale
  • Semantic Differential Scale
  • Likert Scale (correct)

What is the main difference between a Multiple-Choice, Single-Response Scale and a Multiple-Choice, Multiple-Response Scale?

  • The type of question being asked
  • The number of options provided
  • The number of responses allowed (correct)
  • The number of questions asked

What type of scale is used to compare the relative importance of different attributes or characteristics?

<p>Constant-Sum Scales (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of scale is used to measure the relative position of an object or concept on a continuum?

<p>Semantic Differential Scale (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a rating scale over a ranking scale?

<p>Rating scales provide more precise measurements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of scale is used to measure the magnitude of a characteristic?

<p>Rating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of rating scale is used to measure the degree of agreement or disagreement with a statement?

<p>Likert Scale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of scale is used to arrange or classify concepts?

<p>Sorting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of scale is used to compare the relative importance of different attributes or characteristics?

<p>Constant-Sum Scale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rating scale is used to check any of the sources consulted when designing a new home?

<p>Multiple-Choice, Multiple-Response Scale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of scale is used to measure the preference of a respondent?

<p>Simple Category Scale (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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