Examples of Different Scale Types

Bipolar Scales with a Neutral Value

Overall, how dissatisfied or satisfied were you with your visit to this area today? (Circle one number)

-2 Very Dissatisfied
-1 Somewhat Dissatisfied
 0 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
 1 Somewhat Satisfied
 2 Very Satisfied

To what extent do you oppose or support each of the following possible management actions at this area? (circle one number for each possible management action)

Strongly Oppose Oppose Neither Support Strongly support
Improve road access -2 -1 0 1 2
Provide more parking -2 -1 0 1 2
Provide more trash cans -2 -1 0 1 2

Overall, to what extent to you disagree or agree that the number of visitors to this area should be limited?
(Circle one number)

-3 Strongly Disagree
-2 Moderately Disagree
-1 Slightly Disagree
 0 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 1 Slightly Agree
 2 Moderately Agree
 3 Strongly Agree

Bipolar Scales Without a Neutral Value

Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
(Circle one number for each statement)

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly
Agree
The behavior of off leash dogs is a problem in this area -2 -1 1 2
Most dog owners are responsible individuals who keep their
dogs under control in this area
-2 -1 1 2
It bothers me when dog owners do not pick up after their dogs -2 -1 1 2

A moose has been seen in your neighborhood for several weeks one fall, and has been eating people’s shrubs, young trees, and gardens. How acceptable or unacceptable is it for authorities to take the following actions?
(Circle one number for each management action)

Highly
Acceptable
Moderately
Acceptable
Slightly
Acceptable
Slightly
Unacceptable
Moderately
Unacceptable
Highly
Unacceptable
Offer advice/monitor the situation 3 2 1 -1 -2 -3
Capture and relocate the moose 3 2 1 -1 -2 -3
Frighten the moose away 3 2 1 -1 -2 -3
Destroy the moose 3 2 1 -1 -2 -3

Unipolar Scales

On the scale below, please indicate how familiar you are with this area? (Circle one number)

0 1 2 3 4 5
Not at all
Familiar
Extremely
Familiar

How crowded did you feel by the number of visitors you saw today? (Circle one number)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Not at all
Crowded
Slightly
Crowded
Moderately
Crowded
Extremely
Crowded

How likely are you to take another trip to this area in the next year? (Circle one number)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Not at all
Likely
Very
Likely