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folubunmi · **on:** Jun 29, 2018

Define a forced-choice scale and explain why a researcher would use one and the potential negative consequence of that choice of scale.

Question 2

Engel's laws state that as a family's income rises, the percentage of the money spent on food will increase.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

jaymee143 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 29, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A forced-choice rating scale is a fixed-alternative scale that requires respondents to choose one of the fixed alternatives. The argument for forced choice is that people really do have attitudes, even if they are unfamiliar with them and should be required to answer the question. However, the use of forced-choice questions is associated with higher incidence of no answer..

Answer to Question 2

F