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The sequential procedures of developing likert scale is : 

(A) Estimate reliability after administration on large group 

(B) Retain and drop selected items 

(C) Collecting large number of statements relevant to the research problem 

(D) Identify items with high discriminatory power 

(E) Conduct trial test 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The correct answer is
(C), (E), (D), (B), (A)

Likert Scale Development Steps Explained

Developing a Likert scale involves a structured process to ensure the scale effectively measures the intended attitude or opinion. The correct sequence guides researchers from item generation to final validation.

Sequential Procedure for Likert Scale Development

The standard procedure for developing a Likert scale follows these essential steps in order:

  1. C: Collecting large number of statements relevant to the research problem

    Begin by generating a comprehensive pool of potential items (statements) that directly relate to the concept or attitude you aim to measure. This ensures broad coverage of the topic.

  2. E: Conduct trial test

    Administer the initial set of collected statements to a smaller, representative sample group. This pilot testing helps identify unclear, ambiguous, or problematic items.

  3. D: Identify items with high discriminatory power

    Analyze the results from the trial test. Items that effectively differentiate between respondents with high and low scores on the underlying trait are identified as having high discriminatory power.

  4. B: Retain and drop selected items

    Based on the analysis (especially item discrimination), decide which items to keep for the final scale and which ones to discard. Items with poor performance are removed.

  5. A: Estimate reliability after administration on large group

    Once the final set of items is selected and refined, administer the scale to a larger, representative sample. Calculate reliability coefficients (e.g., Cronbach's alpha) to assess the scale's internal consistency and stability.

Therefore, the correct sequence for developing a Likert scale is (C), (E), (D), (B), (A).

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Important Questions from Evaluation Systems

  1. "Curriculum Evaluation depends on casual observation implicit goals, intuitive norms and subjective judgement" is the core idea behind which evaluation model ?
  2. Besides knowing the effectiveness of an instructional programme, evaluation is directed towards the improvement of the ____________
  3. In the following two sets, set I mentions the evaluation system while set II gives their descriptive features. Match the two sets
    Set I (Evaluation system)
    (a) Formative evaluation
    (b) Summative evaluation
    (c) Norm-referenced testing
    (d) criterion-referenced testing
    Set II (Descriptive features)
    (i) Comparing the student's performance with that of others
    (ii) Indicating standards of mastery
    (iii) Diagnosing scope for improvement
    (iv) identifying scope for improvement
    (v) Judging learning standards
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  4. Achievement tests are commonly used for the purpose of:

  5. What are the characteristics of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation?

    (a) It increases the workload on students by taking multiple tests.

    (b) It replaces marks with grades.

    (c) It evaluates every aspect of the student.

    (d) It helps in reducing examination phobia.

    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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