Question

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a rating scale in evaluation?

• A. To record the presence or absence of a specific behavior.
• B. To measure a student's potential for future learning.
• C. To indicate the degree or extent to which a trait or characteristic is present.
• D. To collect open-ended opinions and beliefs from individuals.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To indicate the degree or extent to which a trait or characteristic is present.

Rating Scales

• Similar to checklists but allow for indicating the degree or extent to which a trait or characteristic is present. 

• They use a scale with multiple points (e.g., 1-5, poor-excellent).

• To classify opinions, judgments, or the intensity of an observed behavior.

• Types: Numerical rating scales, graphic rating scales, descriptive graphic rating scales.