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Scaling in psychophysics is a general term for various methods used to assign values to aspects of peoples experience. With the values assigned statistical testing then becomes possible. There are a variety of approaches adopted, these include:

• Interval scaling
  • Bisection
  • Categorical estimation
  • Method of equally appearing intervals
• Ratio scaling
  • Cross modality matching
  • Magnitude estimation
  • Method of production
  • Method of adjustment
• Nonmetric scaling

See also

• Multidimensional scaling

References

• Reber A.S. & Reber E.S (2001) Dictionary of psychology. Penguin. London.