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ERIC Number: EJ594298
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1644
Biases Induced by Coarse Measurement Scales.
Krieg, Edward F., Jr.
Educational and Psychological Measurement, v59 n5 p749-66 Oct 1999
Derives equations for calculating the biases induced by coarse measurement scales. Gives examples to illustrate aspects that cause the biases to vary. Also derives equations for the bias limits and discusses the use of graphic rating scales to avoid bias. (SLD)
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Measurement Techniques, Rating Scales, Scaling, Statistical Bias
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Graphic Representation