5 point scale

[Peter Spangler]

I realize this is a direct statistics question and I have googled for options, however, I believe this forum is a richer source. When handling 5 point scale variables for an audience whose interpretive sensibility is for the standard 10 point, how best do you all like to respond when presenting descriptives? Maybe it is best to stick with tests and linear models/

[henryilian]

I’ve been reporting on descriptives based on five-point scales for many years, and I simply note in the narrative that the ratings were on a five-point scale. When there are anchors, I indicate what they are. It doesn’t seem to have caused any confusion.

 

Wouldn’t it be necessary for people to know that you are using a five-point scale even if you are reporting on tests and linear models? It explains what the data are about and what the cognitive task was that your subjects were presented with.

 

Best,

 

Henry

 

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Subject: 5 point scale

 

I realize this is a direct statistics question and I have googled for options, however, I believe this forum is a richer source. When handling 5 point scale variables for an audience whose interpretive sensibility is for the standard 10 point, how best do you all like to respond when presenting descriptives? Maybe it is best to stick with tests and linear models/

 

 

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[Peter Spangler]

Henry, I certainly agree. I always present the context the respondent is asked to address first. I have had managers frequently sort of indicating being unmoved by the scale as much as a 10 point scale despite models. Maybe it is that I'm not in an academic context.

On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 4:28 PM, Ilian, Henry (ACS) <[hidden email]> wrote:

I’ve been reporting on descriptives based on five-point scales for many years, and I simply note in the narrative that the ratings were on a five-point scale. When there are anchors, I indicate what they are. It doesn’t seem to have caused any confusion.

 

Wouldn’t it be necessary for people to know that you are using a five-point scale even if you are reporting on tests and linear models? It explains what the data are about and what the cognitive task was that your subjects were presented with.

 

Best,

 

Henry

 

From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Peter Spangler
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 6:21 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: 5 point scale

 

I realize this is a direct statistics question and I have googled for options, however, I believe this forum is a richer source. When handling 5 point scale variables for an audience whose interpretive sensibility is for the standard 10 point, how best do you all like to respond when presenting descriptives? Maybe it is best to stick with tests and linear models/

 

 

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