On a five-point Likert scale, a person who strongly agreed with a statement would be scored as which of the following?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) Cannot be determined
D
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Likert scales (or summated rating scales) present respondents with a series of items worded favorably or unfavorably toward a phenomenon; responses indicating level of agreement or disagreement with each statement are scored and summed into a composite score. The term needs to be indicated for each number in order to determine which number represents strongly agree or disagree.
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