Question 1

Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as a source of response bias

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A)  response set
B)  response pattern anxiety
C)  social desirability effect
D)  all of the answers represent sources of response biasE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is a (are) danger(s) of the uninformed use of scales

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A)  A poorly constructed scale will provide false or inaccurate information.
B)  People will believe they have gained some understanding of the world when they have not.
C)  Social policy will be based on erroneous data.
D)  All of the answers represent such dangers.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Compare and contrast how Guttman and Semantic Differential scales are developed.

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Question 4

Multiple item measures are more capable of producing data that are than are single item measures.

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A)  at the nominal level of measurement
B)  partially ordered
C)  at the interval level of measurement
D)  at the organizational unit of analysisE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The term "rapid assessment instrument" refers to:

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A)  a statistical technique for assessing the validity of multiple-item scales.
B)  short scales used in the evaluation of human service practice.
C)  a scale discrimination technique.
D)  a technique for avoiding response bias.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A scale in which a person's scale score is determined by summing the number of questions answered in a particular way is called:

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A)  a summated rating scale.
B)  a Thurstone scale.
C)  a unidimensional scale.
D)  a semantic differential scale.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

In developing a Likert scale, the best items for inclusion are:

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A)  those with the lowest DP scores.
B)  those at the nominal level of measurement.
C)  those whose DP score is zero or close to zero.
D)  those with the highest DP scores.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

One of the advantages of using scales over single item measures is that:

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A)  scales are less costly to develop and administer.
B)  multiple item measures are generally more valid.
C)  multiple item scales enable the researcher to shift the unit of analysis.
D)  scales can achieve a lower and more simplified level of measurement.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following scales involves procedures in its construction that help ensure its unidimensionality

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A)  Likert scales
B)  Thurstone scales
C)  semantic differential scales
D)  Guttman scalesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

What should be done if two items in a scale correlate nearly perfectly with one another

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A)  Keep them both because this shows they are unidimensional.
B)  Drop one of them from the scale because they are redundant.
C)  Combine the two questions into one so that no information is lost.
D)  Drop them both because this shows they have insufficient range and variability.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

An advantage of a Thurstone scale over a Likert scale is:

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A)  Thurstone scales achieve ordinal level of measurement.
B)  people can respond to the items in Thurstone scales more quickly.
C)  Thurstone scales avoid the ecological fallacy.
D)  Thurstone scales have higher reliability.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A scale in which there is a series of statements, each followed by five ordered response alternatives, is called:

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A)  a Likert scale.
B)  a Thurstone scale.
C)  a semantic differential.
D)  a Guttman scale.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 13

What are some of the issues to which human service professionals must be especially attuned in regard to scaling

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Question 14

In a semantic differential, a determination of which of the three dimensions a given pair of adjectives measures can best be made by:

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A)  intuition.
B)  a statistical procedure called factor analysis.
C)  calculating a discriminatory power score for each adjective pair.
D)  calculating a Q score for each adjective pair.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) B

Question 15

"The tendency for people's answers to questions to be influenced by things other than their true feelings, beliefs, and behaviors" is called:

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A)  response rate.
B)  response bias.
C)  contingency response.
D)  pilot testing.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

In a Guttman scale, the "easiest" items are the ones that:

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A)  the most people are likely to agree with.
B)  the least people are likely to agree with.
C)  the average person is likely to agree with.
D)  have the highest reproducibility coefficient.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

What is response bias Identify its sources and what can be done to reduce it

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Response bias refers to the tendency of respondents to answer questions in a way that they believe is socially acceptable or desirable, rather than providing their true opinions or experiences. This can lead to inaccurate or misleading data in surveys, interviews, and other forms of research.

There are several sources of response bias, including social desirability bias, where respondents may provide answers that they believe will be viewed favorably by others; acquiescence bias, where respondents may agree with statements regardless of their true beliefs; and interviewer bias, where the behavior or characteristics of the interviewer may influence the respondent's answers.

To reduce response bias, researchers can employ several strategies. First, they can use anonymous surveys to encourage respondents to provide more honest answers without fear of judgment. Additionally, researchers can use randomized response techniques, where respondents are given a randomizing device to answer sensitive questions, ensuring greater confidentiality. It is also important to carefully design survey questions to minimize leading or loaded language that may influence responses. Finally, researchers can use multiple methods of data collection and triangulation to compare and validate responses across different sources.

By being aware of the sources of response bias and implementing these strategies, researchers can work to reduce its impact and obtain more accurate and reliable data.

Question 18

Identify the scaling technique that utilizes the concept of reproducibility and explain the meaning of the term as it relates to that scaling technique.

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Question 19

Which of the following are mentioned as possible sources for items for multiple-item measuring devices

Accepted Answer

A)  the researcher's own imagination
B)  people who are considered knowledgeable in an area
C)  the people who are the focus of the research
D)  all of the answers are mentioned as sourcesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The assumptions of which of the following scaling techniques can enable the researcher to assume that the resulting data are at the interval level of measurement

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A)  Likert scaling
B)  Guttman scaling
C)  Thurstone scaling
D)  multivariate scalingE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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