Wiki source code of Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
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| 1 | The Visual Analog Scale is a psychometric scale commonly utilized in mood scale surveys to assess the severity of mood experienced by patients. Additionally, it is utilized in surveys to gauge characteristics and attitudes across a range of continuous values. Similar to other linear scales like the Likert scale, it yields results that are sensitive to variations in performance. | ||
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| 3 | It is especially useful for PwDs since they may have difficulty comprehending complex or abstract concepts, and the visualization of mood makes the questions easier to understand and answer. | ||
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| 5 | Possible format of VAS: | ||
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| 7 | [[image:https://cdn.questionpro.com/userimages/site_media/non_slider_smiley_vas.png||alt="non-slider smiley visual analog scale"]] | ||
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| 10 | * Kontou, E., Thomas, S. A., & Lincoln, N. B. (2012). Psychometric properties of a revised version of the Visual Analog Mood Scales. //Clinical Rehabilitation//, //26//(12), 1133-1140. |