A General, Simple, and Robust Scoring Mechanism for Scales Measuring Latent Variables
Latent variables, such as depression and anxiety, are measured using questionnaires, making appropriate scoring essential. This article examines the Standardized Index Score (0–100), a simple equal weighting method widely used with Likert scales. It discusses the method’s rationale, applications, advantages, and limitations for psychological measurement and scale development.
Authors
- Mohamad Adam Bujang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6231-4062)
Institutions
- Sarawak General Hospital (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
- Published
- 2026-07-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176261470158
- Primary Topic
- Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00