How do I create Likert scale questions?

A Likert scale question is a list of statements with response points that indicate agreement. Sublime LMS ™ Multiple Dropdown question type can be used for Likert-style questions in Surveys.

Create Survey

After clicking the Quizzes link, either create or edit a quiz. Make sure the quiz type is set as either a Graded or Ungraded Survey.

Create a New Question

With the Questions tab [1] selected inside a new quiz, click the New Question button [2].

Create a Multiple Dropdowns Question

Within your Quiz or Survey, create a new Multiple Dropdowns question type.

Add a Table

After adding in any preliminary instructions, click the table icon [1] in the Rich Content Editor

Insert / Edit Table

Choose two columns [1] and as many rows as you need (one per statement) to contain the entire Likert scale of items. In this example, there are three rows. Click the Enter button [2] when you are finished.

Add Likert Items as Statements and Answer Choice Boxes

Each row of the table will be a distinct Likert item, which is a statement with answer choice boxes, and users can select how strongly they agree or disagree with that statement.

Create a name for the answer choice boxes, and use square brackets to frame the answer choice boxes. In this example, we made shoulders the reference word to create answer choices for the three statements and set them up as [shoulders1], [shoulders2], and [shoulders3].

Add Responses as Possible Answers for Each Likert Item

Each Likert item needs to have its own listing of responses as possible answers.

Select each Possible Response and add as many Answers as possible, with consistent Answer Text. You will have to input the Answer Text for each answer choice box. For example, [shoulders1], [shoulders2], and [shoulders3] will all need to have each possible response added separately.

Select the first reference item from the drop-down list [1]. Then fill in the Likert responses. The standard five-point Likert responses are:

  1. Disagree
  2. Agree
  3. Strongly agree

When you are finished, select the second reference item and repeat the process of filling in the Likert responses.
Repeat this process until all reference items are associated with Likert response options.

Update Question

Click the Update Question button.

Save Quiz

Click the Save button to save your work on your quiz.

Preview Quiz

Click the Preview button [1] if you want to verify the quiz before you publish it.

Review Question

This is what the question will look like in a quiz. Each statement will show the drop-down menu with the Likert statements. Students can select their opinion that goes along with each statement.

Make sure each statement has every possible answer response added correctly.

Publish Quiz

When you are ready for students to view the Quiz, click the Publish button.

View Responses

When you view the quiz results, Sublime LMS ™ will show you the answers each student selected. Students will also be able to see their answer choices if you allow them to see their responses.