Thurstone scales

Thurstone scales are a method used in surveys to measure people's attitudes or opinions. They involve creating a set of statements about a topic, each reflecting different levels of agreement or feeling. Experts rate these statements based on their intensity or degree of favor or opposition. When someone responds to these statements, their answers reveal where they stand on the issue. This method helps to accurately gauge attitudes by carefully selecting and rating items, providing a nuanced understanding of people's perspectives. It's often used in social science research to measure complex attitudes reliably.