Software Reviews : Measurement & Scaling Strategist Publisher: The Idea Works,Inc.,100 West Briarwood,Columbia,MO 65203 (telephone: [phone]) Year of Publication: 1989 Version Reviewed: i.o Materials: Two 5.25-inch diskettes,95-page manual with index Price: Individual copy $99.95 & $5 shipping,educational site licensing,$15 per station,$15 per manual Machine Specificity: IBM PC and compatible System Requirements: 640K RAM recommended,two 5.25-inch diskette drives or one 3.5-inch,monochrome through VGA compatible Effectiveness: Fair User-Friendliness: Good Documentation: Very Good

Abstract

Measurement & Scahng Strategist is one of five expert systems programs which comprise the Methodologist's Toolchest from this publisher. The program was designed to assist in the construction of survey items, scales, and questionnaires. For the first-time survey constructor, it reinforces or reminds the student of the constraining issues in the development of a good instrument.