How do I develop a valid "index"

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How do I develop a valid "index"
Message posted by Howard (via 63.14.204.33) on July 16, 2001 at 8:42 PM (ET)

Based on the data point for many different organizations, I would like to develop an index so I can judge whether group A is above the index of 100 or below. Is this possible? Thanks.

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Re: How do I develop a valid
Message posted by JG (via 128.8.22.156) on July 16, 2001 at 8:51 PM (ET)

Look at the social science literature on how to set up a valid scale. Look for books such as 'Qauntitative methods in the social sciences' .

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