On statistical methods in fuzzy decision-making
Fuzzy Sets and Systems
On the specificity of a possibility distribution
Fuzzy Sets and Systems
A mass assignment theory of the probability of fuzzy events
Fuzzy Sets and Systems
Fuzzy Sets and Systems - Special issue: fuzzy sets: where do we stand? Where do we go?
On the variance of fuzzy random variables
Fuzzy Sets and Systems
A Gestalt-like perceptual measure for home page design using a fuzzy entropy approach
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
A linguistic evaluation approach for universal design
Information Sciences: an International Journal
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When a product or performance is rated or a behavioural response is sought, the alternatives typically do not have well-defined and universally understood demarcations. The resultant fuzziness in response depends, among other factors, on the number of options available to the respondent and this vagueness is quantified in the current work. The measure, expressed as a percentage of the total variability, is arrived at by separating the fuzziness from the randomness present in the data, and it is used to provide a guideline regarding the appropriate number of levels in measurement. While the proposed measure can be computed under stringent assumptions, two approaches of estimating it under weaker assumptions are also discussed in this work. Numerical data analysis on a real as well as a simulated data set suggests that a response scale with five to seven options may be appropriate.