It depends on the specific likert scale, but generally it is the ordinal level
It is an ordinal scale.
Technically is an ordinal level measurement - because the options imply a hierarchy (i.e low to high levels of your variable of interest), but we cannot say that the difference between each level is precisely the same as you would be able to with an interval measurement. There is some controversy over this though, and it is still often used like an interval measurement in statistical tests, although this might not really be appropriate.
Ratio scale
nominal
This is the lowest level of measurement. It is basically used for identification.
A Likert scale is considered a quantitative measurement tool because it assigns numerical values to responses and allows for numerical analysis of data.
real definition of likert scale?
Thurstone Scale is considered the father of attitude measurement and addressed the issue of how favorable an individual is with regard to a given issue.Wiki: In psychology, the Thurstone scale was the first formal technique for measuring an attitude. It was developed by Louis Leon Thurstone in 1928, as a means of measuring attitudes towards religion.
The Likert scale approach involves respondents indicating their level of agreement or disagreement with a series of statements, typically on a multi-point scale (e.g., 1 to 5 or 1 to 7), allowing for nuanced opinions. In contrast, the Thurstone scale approach requires researchers to develop a set of statements that represent a range of attitudes, which are then rated by experts to determine their relative intensity, with respondents selecting from these pre-rated statements. While the Likert scale is straightforward and easy for respondents, the Thurstone scale is more complex and aims for a more precise measurement of attitudes.
Can a 3-point scale also be called a Likert scale?? PS
Quantitative
It is an ordinal scale.
The Likert type question is used to determine the respondent attitude or feeling on a particular specific item. There are numerous ways to set up the answer types on the Likert scale; see the related links.
Technically is an ordinal level measurement - because the options imply a hierarchy (i.e low to high levels of your variable of interest), but we cannot say that the difference between each level is precisely the same as you would be able to with an interval measurement. There is some controversy over this though, and it is still often used like an interval measurement in statistical tests, although this might not really be appropriate.
A Likert Scale Questionnaire is one where the subjects are asked to mark how much they agree with the point of view in the item. Rensis Likert devised it first. An item in a Likert Questionnaire could be "People who commit murder should be executed." The format for a five-point Likert scale could be: # Strongly disagree # Disagree # Neither agree nor disagree # Agree # Strongly Agree The results are either analyzed separately, or the whole scale may be totalled or summed. Because of this, Likert Scales are often called "Summative Scales".
Ratio scale
nominal