Question 1

________ scaling is a comparative scaling technique that uses a rank order procedure to sort objects based on similarity with respect to some criterion.

Accepted Answer

A)   Paired comparison
B)   Q-sort
C)   Constant sum
D)   Rank orderE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The constant sum should be considered an ordinal scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ratio scales allow proportionate transformations of the form y = bx,where b is a positive constant.One can add an arbitrary constant,as in the case of an interval scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It is possible to construct a nominal scale that provides partial information on order (the partially ordered scale).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

From the viewpoint of the respondents,ratio scales are the simplest to use,whereas the nominal scales are the most complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Comparative scales involve the direct comparison of stimulus objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Measurement involves creating a continuum upon which measured objects are located.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Paired comparison scaling is useful when the number of brands is large,because it requires direct comparison and overt choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the primary scales of measurement (Table 8.1 in the text).Develop an example of each.

Accepted Answer

A nominal scale is one whose numbers ser...

Question 10

Which of the following scales is not a type of comparative scale (Figure 8.2 in the text) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   semantic differential
B)   constant sum
C)   Likert
D)   both A and CE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

________ are one of two types of scaling techniques in which there is direct comparison of stimulus objects with one another.

Accepted Answer

A)   Non-comparative scales
B)   Preference scales
C)   Comparative scales
D)   None of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

After paired comparisons,the most popular comparative rating scale is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   constant sum
B)   metric
C)   rank order
D)   q-sortE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

In constant sum scaling,if an attribute is twice as important as some other attribute,it receives twice as many points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement is not true about the interval scale?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the zero point and the units of measurement are arbitrary.
B)   Only proportionate transformations of the form y = bx,where b is a positive constant are allowed.
C)   Numerically equal distances on the scale represent equal values in the characteristics being measured.
D)   All of the above are correct.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Statistical techniques that may be used on interval scale data include all of those that can be applied to nominal,ordinal,and ratio data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If a scale has the description characteristic,it also has order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not true about the comparative scales technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   Comparative scaling is also referred to as non-metric scaling.
B)   Comparative scales include paired comparisons,rank order,and constant sum scales.
C)   An example of using comparative scales is asking respondents to evaluate Coke on a 1 to 6 preference scale.
D)   Comparative scale data must be interpreted in relative terms and have only ordinal or rank order properties.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

If respondents are asked to allocate 100 points to attributes of a toilet soap in a way that reflects the importance they attach to each attribute,________ scaling is being used.

Accepted Answer

A)   constant sum
B)   rank order
C)   paired comparison
D)   q-sortE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

In addition to the counting operation allowable for nominal scale data,ordinal scales permit the use of statistics based on percentiles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When we measure the perceptions,attitudes,and preferences of consumers,we are not measuring the object but some characteristic of it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Measurement and Scaling: Fundamentals and Comparative Scaling

The constant sum should be considered an ordinal scale.

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Discuss the primary scales of measurement (Table 8.1 in the text).Develop an example of each.

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Which statement is not true about the interval scale?

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It is possible to construct a nominal scale that provides partial information on order (the partially ordered scale).

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In addition to the counting operation allowable for nominal scale data,ordinal scales permit the use of statistics based on percentiles.

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Comparative scales involve the direct comparison of stimulus objects.

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After paired comparisons,the most popular comparative rating scale is ________.

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When we measure the perceptions,attitudes,and preferences of consumers,we are not measuring the object but some characteristic of it.

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From the viewpoint of the respondents,ratio scales are the simplest to use,whereas the nominal scales are the most complex.

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In constant sum scaling,if an attribute is twice as important as some other attribute,it receives twice as many points.

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Paired comparison scaling is useful when the number of brands is large,because it requires direct comparison and overt choice.

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Which of the following statements is not true about the comparative scales technique?

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________ are one of two types of scaling techniques in which there is direct comparison of stimulus objects with one another.

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If respondents are asked to allocate 100 points to attributes of a toilet soap in a way that reflects the importance they attach to each attribute,________ scaling is being used.

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Measurement involves creating a continuum upon which measured objects are located.

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________ scaling is a comparative scaling technique that uses a rank order procedure to sort objects based on similarity with respect to some criterion.

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If a scale has the description characteristic,it also has order.

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Which of the following scales is not a type of comparative scale (Figure 8.2 in the text) ?

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Ratio scales allow proportionate transformations of the form y = bx,where b is a positive constant.One can add an arbitrary constant,as in the case of an interval scale.

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Statistical techniques that may be used on interval scale data include all of those that can be applied to nominal,ordinal,and ratio data.

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