As a researcher, it's important to use validated scales to ensure reliability and improve interpretation of research results. The Marketing Scales database provides an easy, unified source to find and reference scales, including information on reliability and validity.
behavioral
Composed of three, seven-point Likert-type items, the scale measures the degree to which a person’s reason for providing a product review to others was a sincere concern to help them make better decisions. The items are general enough for use with regard to posting product reviews online or privately sharing opinions with friends.
Six, seven-point Likert-type items measure how much a person believes he/she can stick to a budget, avoid spending when necessary, and accomplish financial goals.
With three, seven-point Likert items, the scale measures how much a customer will return to receive service from a particular provider in the future. The items are phrased hypothetically but a very slight change in wording can make the scale relevant for use with an actual business relationship.
The degree to which a person felt involved in an activity rather than just passively observing it is measured with four, seven-point Likert-type items. While the scale was made for use in a product demonstration context, it appears to be amenable for use in other contexts where people can either actively participate in something or just watch.
The willingness of a consumer to shift companies with which he/she does business is measured with three, seven-point Likert-type items.
The likelihood that a person will engage in several behaviors that indicate loyalty to a sports team is measured using six, seven-point Likert-type items.
Using four, nine-point items, the scale measures a person’s intention to engage in behaviors related to using sunscreen.
With three, seven-point items, this scale measures a consumer’s expressed probability of providing ideas and feedback to a particular business entity in the future.
Five, seven-point items are used to measure how much effort a person put into a particular task as well as how relevant it was.
Five, seven-point items measure how much cognitive effort a person put into reading some information.
