Which type of scale is most commonly used in a survey of patient satisfaction?
A) Likert scale
B) Numeric rating scale
C) Rating scale
D) Visual analog scale

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The Likert scale is designed to determine the opinions or attitudes of study subjects and is the most commonly used of the various scales.A numeric rating scale is used to measure the degree of a concept on a continuum,such as pain on a scale from 1 to 10.A rating scale is like a numeric rating scale.A visual analog scale measures the strength,magnitude,or intensity of subjective feelings,sensations,or attitudes along a continuum and may be used to assess patient satisfaction,but it is not the most commonly used type of scale.

Which Type of Scale Is Most Commonly Used in a Survey