Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ638780
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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The Impact of Midpoint Responses and Reverse Coding on Survey Data.
Weems, Gail H.; Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.
Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, v34 n3 p166-76 Oct 2001
Counselors conducting survey research have many item format options to contemplate. This study examined midpoint selection and the effect on reliability of including or excluding midpoint options, and using both positively and negatively worded items. Findings indicate that reliability can be affected by both midpoint options and reverse coding. (Author)
Descriptors: Coding, Data Analysis, Item Analysis, Questionnaires, Reliability, Research Methodology, Responses, Surveys
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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