The impact of midpoint responses and reverse coding on survey data

Gail H. Weems; Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie

doi:10.1080/07481756.2002.12069033

The impact of midpoint responses and reverse coding on survey data

Gail H. Weems, Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie

Educational Leadership and Management

University of Memphis

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Abstract

Counselors conducting survey research have many item format options to contemplate. This study examined midpoint selection and the effect on reliability of (a) including or excluding midpoint options and (b) using both positively and negatively worded items. Findings indicate that reliability can be affected by both midpoint options and reverse coding.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	166-176
Number of pages	11
Journal	Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development
Volume	34
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07481756.2002.12069033
Publication status	Published - Oct 2001

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Applied Psychology
Psychology (miscellaneous)

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