Likert Scale Component

The Likert Scale component presents a standard ordinal scale for measuring agreement, frequency, or other survey-style responses. It supports 3, 5, 7, or custom point scales with customizable labels.

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Key Features

• Standard 3, 5, or 7-point scales
• Custom point labels
• Endpoint and midpoint labels
• Required response enforcement
• Visual selection feedback
• Mobile-friendly design

When to Use

Use the Likert Scale component when you need to:

• Measure agreement/disagreement with statements
• Collect frequency ratings
• Gather satisfaction scores
• Assess attitudes or opinions
• Administer standardized survey questions

Configuration

Basic Settings

Setting	Description	Default
Question	The statement or question to rate	(required)
Scale	Number of points (3, 5, or 7)	5
Required	Whether a selection is required	false
Output Variable	Variable to store the response	(required)

Scale Labels

Setting	Description	Default
Min Label	Label for the lowest value	"Strongly Disagree"
Max Label	Label for the highest value	"Strongly Agree"
Labels	Custom labels for each point	none

Appearance

Setting	Description	Default
Button Style	Visual style of options	default
Layout	Horizontal or vertical	horizontal
Show Labels	Display label text	true

Examples

5-Point Agreement Scale

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The classic agreement scale from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree".

7-Point Satisfaction Scale

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More granular options for detailed responses.

Frequency Scale

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Measure how often something occurs.

Custom Labels

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Define specific text for each point.

Common Scale Types

Agreement Scale (5-point)

1: Strongly Disagree
2: Disagree
3: Neither Agree nor Disagree
4: Agree
5: Strongly Agree

Frequency Scale (5-point)

1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always

Satisfaction Scale (5-point)

1: Very Dissatisfied
2: Dissatisfied
3: Neutral
4: Satisfied
5: Very Satisfied

Likelihood Scale (5-point)

1: Very Unlikely
2: Unlikely
3: Undecided
4: Likely
5: Very Likely

Data Collection

The Likert Scale component stores:

• Selected Value: The numeric value (1 to scale size)
• Selected Label: The text label of the selection
• Response Time: Time from display to selection

Example data structure:

{
  "value": 4,
  "label": "Agree",
  "responseTime": 2341,
  "timestamps": {
    "displayed": 1621453287000,
    "selected": 1621453289341
  }
}

Best Practices

1. Clear Statements: Write unambiguous statements that participants can easily evaluate
2. Consistent Scales: Use the same scale type throughout related questions
3. Appropriate Points: Use 5-point for general purposes, 7-point when more granularity is needed
4. Meaningful Labels: Ensure labels accurately represent the continuum
5. Balanced Options: Include both positive and negative options in equal measure
6. Neutral Option: Include a neutral midpoint for odd-numbered scales

Likert vs VAS Rating

Likert Scale	VAS Rating
Discrete points	Continuous scale
Familiar survey format	More precise measurement
Easier to analyze	Captures subtle differences
Limited options	Harder to interpret

Choose Likert for standard surveys and questionnaires. Choose VAS when you need continuous, precise measurements.

Related Components

• VAS Rating - For continuous rather than discrete ratings
• Multiple Choice - For non-ordinal selections
• Ranking - For ordering items by preference