Which of the following is most representative of the original Likert response format?

a. A question, followed by an open-ended response.
b. A declarative statement, followed by an open-ended response.
c. A question, followed by response categories arranged in random order.
d. A declarative statement, followed by ordered response categories in a continuum.


Answer: d. A declarative statement, followed by ordered response categories in a continuum.

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