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research methods

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point scale

point scale A point scale is a rating method that assigns responses to ordered numerical categories, such as a 5-point scale used to score satisfaction.

A point scale is a rating method that assigns responses to ordered numerical categories, such as a 5-point scale used to score satisfaction. In this context, it means expressing a judgment or experience as one of a small set of ranked points so results can be compared or analyzed.