Alec is designing a self-report measure to assess participants' feelings toward salary caps on professional athletes. Which of the following would be the appropriate number of response items for each measure to ensure sensitivity and flexibility, as well as meaningful distinctions?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 7
D) 15

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Seven response options would provide enough sensitivity and flexibility for participants to express their feelings toward salary caps without making the measure too cumbersome. It also allows for enough meaningful distinctions between responses. One or two response options would not provide enough range, and 15 response options may be overly burdensome for participants to choose from.

Alec Is Designing a Self-Report Measure to Assess Participants' Feelings