Scale-sensitive response behavior!? Consequences of offering versus omitting a “don’t know” option and/or a middle category

Daniela Wetzelhütter
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The effect of a “don’t know” option (DK-O) and of a “middle category” (MC) on the survey response has been frequently examined. While researchers agree on some points, they disagree on how these options should be interpreted. For instance, a DK-O or MC may not necessarily be chosen due to a lack of a neutral/moderate opinion. This article addresses the consequences of offering versus omitting a MC or/and a DK-O. Data were collected by means of an online survey dealing with student participation (n=1,282). The results showed respondents who choose a DK-O may not have a neutral opinion. Conversely, respondents who choose a MC may not necessarily be undecided.
规模敏感响应行为!?提供与省略“不知道”选项和/或中间类别的后果
“不知道”选项(DK-O)和“中间类别”(MC)对调查结果的影响经常受到审查。虽然研究人员在某些方面达成了一致,但他们在如何解释这些选项方面存在分歧。例如,由于缺乏中立/温和的意见,可能不一定会选择DK-O或MC。本文讨论了提供与省略MC或/和DK-O的后果。数据是通过一项关于学生参与的在线调查收集的(n=1282)。结果显示,选择DK-O的受访者可能没有中立的意见。相反,选择MC的受访者可能并不一定犹豫不决。
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