0
$\begingroup$

I am using different validated scales for my survey and most of them go from negative (disagree) to positive (agree) endpoints. In order to ensure usability, I would like to keep all scales with such logic. However, I have one that is the other way around.

Would it be okay to just swap it in my survey and later reverse code my data?

Improve this question
$\endgroup$
1
  • 3
    $\begingroup$ "In order to ensure usability, I would like to keep all scales with such logic." How does this "ensure usability"? I don't really think it's a problem for a survey if some scales are the other way round. I have even seen (unfortunately I've forgotten where) that some recommend to not have all scales in the same direction, because this may support the respondents to read the individual questions more thoroughly. (Of course you may have good reasons that are specific to your survey.) $\endgroup$
    – Christian Hennig
    Jan 2, 2022 at 15:23

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
1
$\begingroup$

Yes, it’s all about interpretation of coefficients. They’ll be negative vs positive, otherwise nothing changes

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.