Skalenwerte
Skalenwerte are numerical values assigned to the response options of a measurement instrument, typically a survey or questionnaire. These values are used to quantify subjective or qualitative data, transforming it into a format that can be analyzed statistically. The specific numerical values chosen depend on the type of scale being used and the research objectives. For example, a Likert scale might use values from 1 to 5, representing "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree." Similarly, a semantic differential scale might employ a range of numbers to indicate positions between two opposing adjectives.
The primary purpose of Skalenwerte is to enable quantitative analysis. By assigning numbers, researchers can calculate