2. Ordinal variables: These not only categorize but also allow for an order or ranking among the categories. Education levels or Likert scale responses (where respondents rate their agreement on a statement) are examples of ordinal variables. The order of responses is significant, but ...
Likert scales (although ordinal scales) are often treated as interval scales during statistical analyses. There have been attempts to add a modifier (such as moderately, somewhat, or slightly) to the intermediate anchors of Likert scales (i.e., disagree and agree) to help them...
Analysts often represent ordinal scales using numbers, such as a 1-5 Likert scale that measures satisfaction. In number form, you can calculate average scores as with quantitative variables. However, the numbers have limited usefulness because the differences between ranks might not be constant. Cons...
Examples of Nominal Scales Note: a sub-type of nominal scale with only two categories (e.g. male/female) is called “dichotomous.” If you are a student, you can use that to impress your teacher. Bonus Note #2: Other sub-types of nominal data are “nominal with order” (like “co...
The Likert Scale: agree, strongly agree, disagree etc. TheLikert Scalegives another example of how you can’t be sure about intervals with ordinal data. What is the interval between “strongly agrees” and “agrees”? It’s practically impossible to put any kind of number to that interval....
The interval scale is defined as the 3rd quantitative level of measurement where the difference between 2 variables is meaningful. Let's explore!
The Likert Scale: agree, strongly agree, disagree etc. TheLikert Scalegives another example of how you can’t be sure about intervals with ordinal data. What is the interval between “strongly agrees” and “agrees”? It’s practically impossible to put any kind of number to that interval....
Interval data and ratio data are two types of data used in statistical analysis. Both types of data allow for the measurement of variables on a scale, though they differ in the type of data that is collected and how the data can be compared. ...
The processing of rating score is straight-forward. Because the Likert scale value obtained from the calculation using the normal distribution is similar to the simple average score, we can simply calculate the average score for each candidate. ...
A set of questionnaire items organized in a Likert Scale. The responses are examples of interval scale data. There is some disagreement among researchers on the assumption of equal gradations between the items in Figure 4.7. Do respondents perceive the difference between, say, 1 and 2 (strongly...