Measuring Numeracy without a Math Test: Development of the Subjective Numeracy Scale

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Authors

Angela Fagerlin · VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Brian J. Zikmund‐Fisher · Health Services Research & Development

Peter A. Ubel · Decision Sciences (United States)

Aleksandra Janković · Decision Sciences (United States)

Holly A. Derry · Decision Sciences (United States)

Dylan Smith · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

The SNS correlates well with mathematical test measures of objective numeracy but can be administered in less time and with less burden. In addition, it is much more likely to leave participants willing to participate in additional research and shows much lower rates of missing or incomplete data.

Topics & Keywords

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Health Education and Validation Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Decision Making

Volume 27, Issue 5, pp. 672-680

DOI: 10.1177/0272989x07304449

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