If a seven-point scale for variable 1 (VAR1) is to be recoded, which of the following programming statement might be used to subtract the original code from score 8?
A) VAR7 = 8 - VAR1
B) NEWVAR1 = 8 - VAR7
C) NEWVAR8 = 8 - VAR7
D) NEWVAR1 = 8 - VAR1

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The statement "NEWVAR1 = 8 - VAR1" subtracts the original code of VAR1 from 8 and assigns the result to a new variable NEWVAR1. This would result in a recoded scale with a range of 1 to 8, with higher scores indicating more of the variable being measured. Choice A subtracts VAR1 from 8 and assigns the result to a new variable VAR7, which does not result in a recoded scale. Choices B and C are incorrect because they reference an imaginary variable VAR7 that is not specified in the prompt.

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