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subscale

subscale

7.0
A small scale on a measuring tool for more precise readings
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌskeɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subescala
  • Each item/subscale uses a 20-point intensity scale.

Examples

  • However, it is unclear why MDMA users had significantly higher mean scores on this subscale than other non-MDMA drug users.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The survey included a detailed subscale to evaluate respondents' anxiety levels more accurately.

  • Subscale mean score

    Academic text (2008)

  • Table 3 Psychological Well-Being: BSI Subscale Mean Scores and Significance Values by Group Legend for Chart: A - Item B - Same-Sex Attraction Mean C - Same-Sex Attraction

    Academic text (2008)

  • To better understand the data, we analyzed the results from the subscale focusing on participants' stress responses.

  • Researchers added a subscale to the questionnaire to measure specific traits related to emotional intelligence.

Synonyms

vernier scale
vssubscale
  • Specialized
7.9

A small extra ruler that slides along a larger ruler to measure very small lengths

is a broader small secondary scale used for more precise or detailed measurements

How Precise

micrometer
  • Specialized
1 6.8
vernier scale
  • Specialized
7.9
subscale
  • Specialized
7.0
scale
191 2.8

Surface Forms

subscale singular
subscales plural

Morphology

subscale = scale (transparent) = sub + scale

The prefix 'sub-' meaning smaller or secondary clearly modifies 'scale' to indicate an auxiliary or smaller measuring scale.

Etymology

Subscale comes from the parts sub- meaning 'under' and scale meaning 'a measuring tool' or 'the marks on a ruler', so picture a tiny scale sitting 'under' the main scale for more detail. It is like the small extra markings on an instrument that let you read finer values. So, a subscale is a smaller, secondary scale on a tool used for more precise measurements.