The following assessment methods/formulae were used to assess readability and reading grade level: Flesch Reading Ease [11], Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level [12] and Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) index [15].
The reading level of each document was determined using three widely-used measures: Flesch-Kincaid grade level, Flesch Reading Ease, and SMOG reading grade level.
OCs were evaluated for reading grade level and formatting characteristics.
He points out that when it comes to reading, grade level is mostly an artifice.
Our data suggest that reading grade level and readability of behavior treatment plans are important variables that directly affect treatment outcomes.
To test if there was a correlation suggestive of a relationship among reading grade level, readability, and treatment outcomes, we divided the behavior treatment plans into two groups; 10 that had relatively high readability levels and 10 that had relatively low readability levels.
Though computer programs analyze these forms to measure reading grade levels by counting the number of words per sentence, and the average number of syllables per word, some researchers find it easier to "game" the system.
The recommended reading grade level for patient-directed health information is 5th or 6th grade [ 17].
Government-sponsored materials ranged in reading grade level from 2.4 to 6.6; the average was 4.7 (SD = 1.2).
To evaluate the effect of host organizations on readability, we stratified SAM categories, as well as SMOG reading grade level by host organization type.
To accomplish this goal, this study evaluated not only a site's reading grade level but also a number of other formatting and content characteristics that contribute to comprehension as guided by the Suitability Assessment of Materials [ 15].
