Characteristics
Domains assessed:
Numeracy
Validation sample population age:
Adults: 18 to 64 years, Adolescents: 10 to 17 years
Modes of administration in validation study:
Paper and pencil
Psychometrics
Number of items:
10
Sample size in validation study:
463
Administration Time (minutes):
8 minutes
Language of validated version:
English
Main article reference
Lipkus, I.M., Samsa, G., Rimer, B.K. General performance on a numeracy scale among highly educated samples. (2001). Med Decis Making, 21(1):37-44.
Corresponding author
Isaac Lipkus
Description
Numeracy scale that includes 3 general calculation questions and 7 calculation questions in the context of health risks
Year Measure first Published: 2001
About This Measure
Categorical scoring:
No
Scoring categories:
Possible range: 0-10, ↑scores = ↑HL
About the Validation of this Measure
Country where validated:
United States of America
