What is meant by a response set in survey research?

a. It is the tendency for participants to respond with a consistent pattern of responses regardless of the questions being asked.
b. It is the tendency for participants to avoid responding with a consistent pattern of responses regardless of the questions being asked.
c. It is the tendency for participants to respond in a way that puts them in a positive light.
d. It is the tendency for participants to respond in a way that is similar to the responses of other participants in their demographic.


Answer: a. It is the tendency for participants to respond with a consistent pattern of responses regardless of the questions being asked.

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