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To avoid having respondents select the middle choice to quickly complete a multiple-choice questionnaire, which is the best number of answer choices? (1 point) Responses 3 3 4 4 5 5 7
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To minimize the likelihood of respondents selecting the middle choice to quickly complete a questionnaire, it is generally best to use an odd number of answer choices. This allows for a true middle option, which can encourage a tendency to choose the center option.
Among the choices you provided (3, 4, 5, 7), the best options would be:
- **3** (which has a clear middle option), or
- **5** (which provides more options while still having a center).
Since the goal is to avoid a clear middle choice that encourages quick selections, **5** is typically considered ideal as it allows for more nuanced responses without a middle option to resort to directly.
However, if you are aiming to strictly avoid allowing a middle response, **3** might also work since it limits options.
Overall, **5** would be the best choice for a balance of response variability while still minimizing the risk of quick selections.
Among the choices you provided (3, 4, 5, 7), the best options would be:
- **3** (which has a clear middle option), or
- **5** (which provides more options while still having a center).
Since the goal is to avoid a clear middle choice that encourages quick selections, **5** is typically considered ideal as it allows for more nuanced responses without a middle option to resort to directly.
However, if you are aiming to strictly avoid allowing a middle response, **3** might also work since it limits options.
Overall, **5** would be the best choice for a balance of response variability while still minimizing the risk of quick selections.