So in the new scale a value of 3 is comparable to 4.5 in the old scale and a score of 2.67 is comparable to a value of 4 in the old scale.

Melissa

-----Original Message----- From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:SPSSX-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of Oliver, Richard Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 2:42 PM To: SPSSX-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] converting scales

If all you need is a simple linear conversion:

compute newscale=oldscale*(4/6).

-----Original Message----- From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:SPSSX-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of Dee Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 2:26 PM To: SPSSX-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Subject: converting scales

I am trying to convert scores from an old scale to a new scale. The old scale is a 1 t 6. Where 1 is the minumum value. The new scale is 1 to 4. Where 1 is the minumun value. This scale is to be used for the HR evaluation of employees where 1 is poor and 4 is excellent.

When using the old scale someone who received a 4.5 had to review their performance with a supervisor and 4.0 with the VP. I am trying to find the equivalent scoring for the 1 to 4 scale.

Director Institutional Research

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