Question

A test item asks the respondent to choose whether he is more “Outgoing” or “Conscientious.” This is an example of what kind of item? a. Ipsative b. Forced choice c. Likert d. a or b

Answer 1

Ipsative test are sometimes also referred as Forced choice. In this test the person has to choose between desirable choices. Whereas in Likert test, the rating is given to alternatives. Hence usually in Lokert more than 2 responses are involved and usually the test is between people. Ipsative or Forced choice measures traits within the individual.

Ipsative choice is more related to the conscieous decision of a person. Hence here the test item is forcing individual to tell his traits, may be of wither extrovert or introvert. Hence the option d

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