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deesands

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Why is a five point rating scale generally preferred over a dichotomous scale?
 
  a. it results in data that is easier to code and analyze.
  b. it is easier to classify the strength of an opinion.
  c. it is easier for participants to understand.
  d. a dichotomous scale does not include exhaustive categories

Question 2

When calculating a correlation coefficient, ________________ can only be used when the data are related in a linear fashion.
 
  a. Cohen's d
  b. Pearson's correlation
  c. z score
  d. F test


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nickk12214

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


deesands

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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