Which of the following ranges on a Likert scale would allow respondents to choose a non-committal midpoint rather than a more definitive response?
a. 1 or 2
b. 1–6
c. 1–5
d. 1–4
The range on a Likert scale that would allow respondents to choose a non-committal midpoint is:
c. 1–5
This range includes a midpoint (3) that respondents can select if they feel neutral or undecided about the statement being evaluated. The other options either do not include a midpoint (1–4 and 1–6) or have a different structure that does not provide a clear neutral option.