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What is the difference between a 5-point Likert scale and a 7-point Likert scale? If we are using it in the general public in the community, which one is recommendable?

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Melody
23 November 2020
What is the difference between a 5-point Likert scale and a 7-point Likert scale? If we are using it in the general public in the community, which one is recommendable?

What is the difference between a 5-point Likert scale and a 7-point Likert scale? If we are using it in the general public in the community, which one is recommendable?

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Christy
23 November 2020

You are welcome.

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Melody
23 November 2020

Got it. Many thanks!

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Christy
23 November 2020

A 7-point Likert scale has more choices than a 5-point Likert scale. It can measure the attitude more accurately yet looks more complicated as well. You may decide according to your real situation.

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