In numerical rating scales, anchors are
A) the verbal labels given to the numbers on the scale.
B) the numbers people use to indicate their response to a question.
C) unintended aspects of the question stem that cue respondents on how to answer.
D) the upper and lower limits of the range of scale values that a participant is likely to use.

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Anchors in numerical rating scales refer to the verbal labels given to the numbers on the scale. They provide meaning to the numeric values and help respondents interpret the scale and provide accurate responses.

In Numerical Rating Scales, Anchors Are