The Likert scale is an example of which type of rating scale?
A) categorical
B) paired methods
C) summative
D) content

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The Likert scale is a type of summative rating scale where participants rate their level of agreement/disagreement on a statement using a predetermined scale (e.g. strongly agree to strongly disagree). It is not categorical because it involves a scale, nor paired methods because it does not involve direct comparison of two items, nor content because it does not involve assessing the quality or effectiveness of something.

The Likert Scale Is an Example of Which Type of Rating