Response category Recommendation Condition
Don’t know Omit when respondents are familiar with the topic [@35199]; otherwise, it reduces the proportion of “real” attitudes [@35196].
Reverse (provide) when respondents are unfamiliar with the topic.
Midpoint Provide when conceptually required [@35196], as it prevents response bias [@35199]; otherwise, it decreases measurement quality.
Reverse (omit) when conceptually not required.