non-standardized scale
[/nɒn ˈstændərdaɪzd skeɪl/]
nounpl: non-standardized scales
escala não padronizada
1. A measurement instrument or rating system that has not been formally validated, normed, or established according to uniform procedures and criteria
The researcher used a non-standardized scale to assess patient satisfaction, which limited the comparability of results across studies.
O pesquisador utilizou uma escala não padronizada para avaliar a satisfação do paciente, o que limitou a comparabilidade dos resultados entre estudos.
2. A subjective or informal rating system developed for a specific purpose without following established scientific protocols
Teachers sometimes use non-standardized scales for grading oral presentations based on their own criteria.
Professores às vezes usam escalas não padronizadas para avaliar apresentações orais baseadas em seus próprios critérios.
This term is primarily used in academic, psychological, and educational research contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities, researchers often discuss the limitations of non-standardized scales when comparing their findings with international studies, as standardized instruments are preferred for scientific rigor. In the USA, non-standardized scales may be used in clinical or educational settings but are generally considered less reliable for research purposes and policy-making.
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