Linda is developing a survey questionnaire. She wants to avoid potential sources of threats to validity and reliability of the survey instrument, and she is trying to make a research-based decision (aka, evidence-based practice). Which one of the following is NOT an evidence-based practice?

a. Do not include both positively- and negatively-worded items in the survey.
b. Offer an ‘I don’t know’ or ‘Not applicable’ option when using the Likert scale.
c. Use a 4-point Likert scale when needing to use interval scale data.
d. Omit a midpoint when respondents are unfamiliar with the survey topic.


c. Use a 4-point Likert scale when needing to use interval scale data.

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