bipolar rating scale

a set of response options whose lower- and upper-end terms are opposites. For example, a bipolar rating scale for motivation might include response options that range from very strong to very weak. Also called bipolar scale. Compare unipolar rating scale. See also semantic differential.

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November 27th 2024

biological warfare

the use of agents such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins to incapacitate or destroy humans, nonhuman animals, or crops in war.