What is a “lie scale” in survey research?

a. It is a set of items written to check that participants are taking the task seriously and not just answering questions to present themselves in the best possible light.
b. It is a set of items written to check that participants are not responding to the same survey multiple times to obtain a particular reward.
c. It is a set of items written to check that participants do not suffer from cognitive disabilities that would affect their understanding of the survey items.
d. It is a set of items written to check that participants are giving accurate demographic information about themselves and not making up information for privacy reasons.


Answer: a. It is a set of items written to check that participants are taking the task seriously and not just answering questions to present themselves in the best possible light.

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