Likert-Type Scale

The Likert-type scale is a widely used psychometric instrument for measuring attitudes, opinions, or perceptions in research contexts. It presents respondents with a series of statements accompanied by symmetrical response options, typically structured on a five-point scale ranging from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”. Each point on the scale represents a gradation of agreement or sentiment, allowing researchers to transform subjective responses into quantifiable data for statistical analysis and interpretation.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Encyclopedia
Published
2025-02-03
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5010018
Citations
106
Primary Topic
Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
223.31
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Likert-Type Scale

Malcolm Koo, Shih-Wei Yang
106 citations
Encyclopedia
Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
223.31
article

Likert-Type Scale

Malcolm Koo, Shih-Wei Yang
article en
106 citations

Abstract

The Likert-type scale is a widely used psychometric instrument for measuring attitudes, opinions, or perceptions in research contexts. It presents respondents with a series of statements accompanied by symmetrical response options, typically structured on a five-point scale ranging from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”. Each point on the scale represents a gradation of agreement or sentiment, allowing researchers to transform subjective responses into quantifiable data for statistical analysis and interpretation.

EncyclopediaVol. 5(1)
Tainan University of Technology (TW), National Chiayi University (TW), University of Toronto (CA), Tzu Chi University (TW), Public Health Ontario (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 0%
Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
223.31
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.