Psychology A-Level
rating scales
What rating scales means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of rating scales
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Reference: OCR
A Likert rating scale pairs a statement with an agreement scale, while a semantic differential rating scale places opposing adjectives at either end of a line for respondents to mark a position between.
Topics that use rating scales
- Planning and conducting research (OCR A-Level)
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Using rating scales in the exam
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