Answer Format: Discrete Scale
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The scale answer format displays a scale to the participant for them to select a value in a range. For instance, it is useful to assess things like pain scores, instead of having to present a text choice to the participant.
The discrete scale only allows the participant to choose a value that is divisible by the step value.
If you need a scale without discrete steps, try the Continuous Scale answer format.
| Property | Function | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Value | The lower bound of the scale. | 0 |
| Minimum Value Description | A label to describe the minimum value of the scale. | No pain |
| Maximum Value | The upper bound of the scale. | 10 |
| Maximum Value Description | A label to describe the maximum value of the scale. | Most imaginable pain |
| Step | The size of each discrete offset on the scale. | 1, .1 |
| Default Value | The default value for the scale. | 5 |
| Vertical | Indication of whether the scale should be oriented vertically. | Yes No |
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