Methods

Likert Scale

## What is a Likert scale?

A response format developed by Rensis Likert in 1932. Respondents rate agreement on a 5 or 7 point scale.

## Applications

The most common format in psychometrics β€” personality, self-esteem, grit and many more.

## Methodological issues

Number of points, labels, midpoint and reverse scoring are key design decisions.

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