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    The document compares feeling thermometers and 7-point scales for measuring attitudes. It finds that feeling thermometers produce more variability in responses and can better distinguish attitudes than 7-point scales. However, 7-point scales are easier for respondents and still adequately measure attitudes. The author concludes that the best scale to use depends on the specific research goals and tradeoffs between variability, ease of response, and ability to distinguish attitudes.

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    The document compares feeling thermometers and 7-point scales for measuring attitudes. It finds that feeling thermometers produce more variability in responses and can better distinguish attitudes than 7-point scales. However, 7-point scales are easier for respondents and still adequately measure attitudes. The author concludes that the best scale to use depends on the specific research goals and tradeoffs between variability, ease of response, and ability to distinguish attitudes.

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    Sociological Methods &

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    Feeling Thermometers Versus 7-Point Scales: Which are Better?


    DUANE F. ALWIN
    Sociological Methods & Research 1997 25: 318
    DOI: 10.1177/0049124197025003003

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