Paired-comparison and equal-appearing methods of scaling attitude statements toward teaching were compared empirically, utilizing three groups of judges. The two methods appear to be comparable when expert judges are used, but the data raise some questions regarding use of students as judges in this type of study. Choice of the method of attitude scale construction may be based on economical factors, such as time and number of judges available.
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