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Gapped Scale

Description:

A gapped scale is a type of measurement scale where certain values or intervals are intentionally left out or omitted. This is done either to simplify the scale or to provide greater emphasis on specific values.

Sample Sentences:

• On a gapped scale of 1 to 10, the product received a rating of 1, 3, 7, or 10, indicating extreme satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
• The gapped scale used in the survey allowed participants to select ratings of "very dissatisfied", "somewhat dissatisfied", "neutral", "somewhat satisfied", or "very satisfied".
• In the gapped scale of temperature measurement, the thermostat indicated values of 60°F, 65°F, 70°F, 75°F, 80°F, or 85°F, leaving out in-between values.

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You can find books and resources related to gapped scales on Amazon:

• Gapped Scale Measurement Books
• Gapped Scale in Psychology
• Gapped Scale in Surveys