Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2017

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pfi.21727

Abstract

Likert-type scales are often used in survey instruments, and practitioners and researchers need to clearly understand the appropriate use of a midpoint in these scales. The authors of this article explore research studies from various disciplines to indicate that there are circumstances when a midpoint should be included and others where it should not. They provide tables, summarizing the benefits and problems in each case as well as evidence-based strategies to employ.

Copyright Statement

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article:

Chyung, S.Y., Roberts, K., Swanson, I., & Hankinson, A. (2017). Evidence-Based Survey Design: The Use of a Midpoint on the Likert Scale. Performance Improvement, 56(10), 15-23.

which has been published in final form at doi: 10.1002/pfi.21727. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving.

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