Some researchers believe that a mid-point, or neutral position, should NOT be included in a scale question because:
A) it violates the statistical assumption of symmetry.
B) it creates an odd number.
C) it allows respondents to dodge or hide their feelings.
D) it creates a problem in trying to code the scale items.
E) it creates a problem in terms of how you value the mid-point in the calculation of statistics.
Answer: C) it allows respondents to dodge or hide their feelings.