Examples of Likert Scale

2-point Likert scale: This is the simplest scale. The question is followed by a yes or no type option. This is usually used for measuring agreement.

➤ Did you graduate from school?

• Yes
• No 

6-point Likert scale: It falls under the example of an even scale. However, even with the lack of neutral choice, you can always add more intermediate options such as “slightly agree” or “slightly disagree”. This also serves the same purpose. 

• Extremely satisfied, Very satisfied, Somewhat satisfied, Somewhat dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied, and Extremely dissatisfied.

9-point Likert scale: This serves in the same way as a 7-point scale. Providing more options for the responders to choose from gives them flexibility and freedom to answer. The scale can have a range of “strongly agree” on one end to “strongly disagree” on the other. 

A Likert scale is gaining a lot of popularity in offline and online survey platforms. The questionnaire is easy to create and the choice of options is easy to understand. Unlike descriptive questions which may frustrate the responder and may prove to be time-consuming. The range provided in a Likert scale helps the participants to answer without having to think.