Some researchers believe that a mid-point,or neutral position,should NOT be included in a scale question because:
A)it violates the statistical assumption of symmetry.
B)it creates an odd number.
C)it allows respondents to dodge or hide their feelings.
D)it creates a problem in trying to code the scale items.
E)it creates a problem in terms of how you value the mid-point in the calculation of statistics.

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Some researchers believe that a mid-point or neutral position in a scale question allows respondents to avoid expressing their actual feelings or opinions, leading to a lack of precision in data collection. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid neutral positions in scale questions to promote accurate responses.

Some Researchers Believe That a Mid-Point,or Neutral Position,should NOT Be