rating scale

Numbered evaluation range

A rating scale is a measurement tool that asks people to evaluate something along a defined range—typically numbered or labeled: On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your pain?

Rating scales appear in surveys, performance reviews, and product feedback.

Common formats include numbered ranges, star ratings, and descriptive categories from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree."

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measurement granularity

rating scalebinary choice

Selection between two alternatives

yes/no question · forced choice · pass/fail · checkbox · toggle

measurement structure

rating scaleopen-ended question

Inquiry without fixed answers

free response · essay question · text box · anecdotal evidence · text field

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