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On the optimal number of scale points in graded paired comparisons

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2013
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De Beuckelaer, A., Toonen, S., & Davidov, E. (2013). On the optimal number of scale points in graded paired comparisons. Quality & Quantity, 47(5), 2869–2882. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-012-9695-2

Abstract

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Abstract

In market research, it is common practice to measure individuals’ brand or product preference through graded paired comparisons (GPCs). One important decision concerns the (odd) number of scale points (e.g., five, seven, nine, or eleven) that has to be assigned to either brands or products in each pair. Using data from an experiment with 122 students, we assessed the extent to which GPCs with a higher number of scale points (requiring more cognitive effort) really outperform GPCs with a smaller number of scale points (requiring less c

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  • De Beuckelaer, Alain
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  • Toonen, Stef
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  • Davidov, Eldad
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47

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5

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2869

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2882

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Graded / ordered / constant sum paired comparisons - Preference measurement -, Measurement validity

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Discipline-based scholarship (basic research)

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English

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2013

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2012-04-19

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0033-5177

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The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com

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merlin-id:17725

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306 since deposited on 2012-04-19
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276 since deposited on 2012-04-19
Acq. date: 2025-11-13

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De Beuckelaer, A., Toonen, S., & Davidov, E. (2013). On the optimal number of scale points in graded paired comparisons. Quality & Quantity, 47(5), 2869–2882. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-012-9695-2

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