Likert-type

UK: ˈlaɪkət taɪp | US: ˈlaɪkɚt taɪp

Definition

  1. adj. relating to or resembling a Likert scale (a psychometric measurement tool using ordered response categories, e.g., "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree").

Structure
likert <from psychologist Rensis Likert>type <form, kind>
Etymology

The term combines the surname of Rensis Likert (1903–1981), the American psychologist who developed the Likert scale, with "type," indicating a classification or model. The word reflects the standardization of his methodological approach in surveys and social science research.

Examples

  1. The survey used a Likert-type scale to measure customer satisfaction.

  2. Researchers often prefer Likert-type questions for their simplicity and reliability.

  3. The questionnaire included five Likert-type items ranging from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree."

  4. Likert-type responses are easy to analyze statistically.

  5. Avoid leading questions when designing a Likert-type survey.