Which treatment of unsatisfactory responses is desirable if (1)the number of respondents with unsatisfactory responses is small; (2)the proportion of unsatisfactory responses for each of these respondents is small;or (3)the variables with unsatisfactory responses are not the key variables?
A)returning to the field to get better data
B)classifying and counting questionnaires accordingly
C)discarding unsatisfactory responses
D)assigning missing values

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Assigning missing values is the most practical and least disruptive method when dealing with a small number of unsatisfactory responses, especially when these responses are not crucial to the key variables of the study. This approach allows for the retention and analysis of the remaining data without significantly compromising the integrity of the dataset.

Which Treatment of Unsatisfactory Responses Is Desirable If (1)the Number