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Evidence-Based Survey Design

The Use of a Midpoint on the Likert Scale

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ID23364416
AutoresSeung Youn Yonnie Chyung (1910 University Dr., Boise State University, Boise, Idaho 83725-2070), Seung Youn Chyung (Boise State University), Katherine Roberts (0009-0005-9045-5889, 125 Oakmont Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356), Katherine A Roberts (0000-0002-2975-520X), Ieva Swanson (732 Cordell Ct., St. Louis, MO, 63132), Andrea Hankinson (Public Service Commission, Government of Alberta, 10011 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8)
Ano2017
Volume56
Fascículo10
Páginas15-23
Data de publicação2017-11-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoPerformance Improvement (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1090-8811 • E-ISSN: 1930-8272
EditoraInternational Society for Performance Improvement (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1002/pfi.21727
OpenAlexW2769536523
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas112
Referências citadas21

Likert-type scales are often used in survey instruments, and practitioners and researchers need to clearly understand the appropriate use of a midpoint in these scales. The authors of this article explore research studies from various disciplines to indicate that there are circumstances when a midpoint should be included and others where it should not. They provide tables, summarizing the benefits and problems in each case as well as evidence-based strategies to employ.

Geography · Likert scale · Management science · Midpoint · Scale (ratio) · Survey research · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Engineering · Mathematics · Psychology · Psychometric Methodologies and Testing

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