The method of summated ratings
A) does not require a screening or judgment sample as does the method of equal-appearing intervals.
B) not only requires a screening sample but further requires the screening sample to be representative of the larger group of subjects of interest.
C) requires the analyst to classify each statement a priori as favorable or unfavorable.
D) a and c.
E) b and c.

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The method of summated ratings requires a screening sample that is representative of the larger group of subjects of interest (B) and also necessitates the analyst to classify each statement a priori as favorable or unfavorable (C).

The Method of Summated Ratings