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Two scaling methods, visual analogue scaling (VAS) and Likert-type scaling, were considered for use in the final instrument.
Trade-off techniques for valuations of health states are considered to comply more with the premises of utility theory than direct ratings of health states using visual analogue scaling [ 2].
Acceptability among members of the general public is reasonable, although the standard gamble has been rated as less acceptable than visual analogue scaling or time trade off in one study[ 69] The use of the Internet is a logical extension to the development of computer-based utility measurement tools.
Firstly, preferences may be elicited using specially constructed vignettes or scenarios which describe a particular health state (such as a visual acuity category) using one of the standard health state valuation techniques such as visual analogue scaling (VAS), standard gamble (SG) or time trade-off (TTO).
The use of a numeric rating scale using 11 boxes, scored 0 to 10 in the FIQR as opposed to the combination of Likert and visual analogue scaling in the FIQ, considerably simplifies the scoring algorithm for the FIQR and obviates the need to use a ruler to measure visual analogue scales scores.
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