[NIFL-HEALTH:3478] Re: likert scales for low-literacy readers

From: KathleenBombach@aol.com
Date: Sat Dec 01 2001 - 15:12:03 EST


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There is a strong tendency for Likert scale responses to cluster at the ends 
anyway.  I don't suggest using Likert scales.  Even though it is more work, 
write out the choices vertically:
1.  I like school.
a.  Always
b. almost always
c. usually
etc.
Kathleen bombach



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