Explain why experts disagree about the appropriateness of including a neutral point on a rating scale.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Answer would ideally include: By including a neutral point as a response option, the researcher allows respondents to indicate that they truly are neutral or have no opinion if in fact that is the case. However, when provided with a neutral option, people sometimes avoid thinking about how they truly feel; they simply select the neutral option, which may not represent their actual belief, and the data they provide is inaccurate. On the other hand, if individuals truly are indifferent or have no opinion and you do not provide this option--because you are operating under the assumption that no one is truly neutral about anything--you “force” them to choose something they do not really believe, which also becomes inaccurate data. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to deciding on inclusion of a neutral point on a rating scale, but researchers should consider the implication of including or excluding such an option.
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