I read that likert scales data should not be used for parametric test and interval is better. But but I see research papers using 5 point and 7 point likert scales for SEM and regression etc. if I am Aiming for a high quality journal, how do I create an interval scale for measuring attitudes?
That is a great question. There are advantages and disadvantages for using Likert scales for parametric tests. At the end of the day, you should be able to justify why you chose a certain scale and its benefit over other methods. What you derive out of your chosen scale, the findings, analysis, and in-depth discussion is what the high-quality journals want to see (Make your Abstract strong as well, that is what most Editors read to decide if your paper fits the scope of the journal or not).
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I read that likert scales data should not be used for parametric test and interval is better. But but I see research papers using 5 point and 7 point likert scales for SEM and regression etc. if I am
Aiming for a high quality journal, how do I create an interval scale for measuring attitudes?
That is a great question. There are advantages and disadvantages for using Likert scales for parametric tests. At the end of the day, you should be able to justify why you chose a certain scale and its benefit over other methods. What you derive out of your chosen scale, the findings, analysis, and in-depth discussion is what the high-quality journals want to see (Make your Abstract strong as well, that is what most Editors read to decide if your paper fits the scope of the journal or not).