Rating patterns for maximizing competition and minimizing number of comparative judgments necessary for each rater

Abstract

Rating patterns have been developed by the author in which each individual or product is to be compared with as many others as possible. No judge or rater is asked to rank more than 5 individuals or products. Tables are given showing the interlocking design or abbreviated rating patterns for use in rating 21 to 32 individuals or products. The tables show the number of judges required to be the same as the number of products to be rated. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)