A least-squares solution for scaling the variables of a Guttman simplex is developed. The procedure yields a ratio scale, two varieties of interval scale, and orders the variables. A measure of the goodness of fit of the scale to the data is suggested. An example of the application of the method is given. The problem of non-positive correlations is discussed.
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Henry F. Kaiser (1962) studied this question.
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