Interval Scaling of Landscape Preference by Direct- and Indirect-Measurement Methods
Buhyoff GJ, Arndt LK, Propst DB. 1981. Interval Scaling of Landscape Preference by Direct- and Indirect-Measurement Methods. Landscaope Planning. 8(3):257-267
ABSTRACT: While interval-level scaling of landscape preferences may be desirable, the psychometric techniques which can be used to derive such measures are quite complex. These methods require intensive subject involvement and extensive data manipulations. This paper investigates the relationship between landscape preference metrics derived under an indirect method through the application of the Law of Comparative Judgment and a more direct, less data-intensive magnitude-estimation method. Results for two landscape stimulus sets indicate that extremely similar interval scales emerged from both techniques.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Buhyoff, Gregory; Arndt, Linda; Propst, Dennis
- Units
- BLRI
- Keywords
- APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, BLRI, Blue Ridge Parkway, esthetic impact, landscape dimensions, landscape preferences, paired comparisons, reliability, scenic beauty, SER, social science, Southeast Region, visitor experience