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A Stochastic Cumulative Scaling Method Applied to Measuring Wealth in Indonesian Villages

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  • F D Zinn

    (Urban Planning Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA)

  • D A Henderson

    (College of Law, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA)

  • J D Nystuen

    (Urban Planning Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA)

  • W D Drake

    (School of Natural Resources, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA)

Abstract

Stochastic cumulative scaling (SCS), sometimes called Mokken scaling, is a technique for converting several dichotomous variables into a single ordinal or interval measure of some latent trait. After a brief review of scaling approaches developed by Guttman and Mokken, the usefulness of SCS is illustrated by applying it to measure individual household wealth in two provinces in Indonesia: East Java and Bali. Recommendations are also offered regarding the application of SCS.

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  • F D Zinn & D A Henderson & J D Nystuen & W D Drake, 1992. "A Stochastic Cumulative Scaling Method Applied to Measuring Wealth in Indonesian Villages," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 24(8), pages 1155-1166, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envira:v:24:y:1992:i:8:p:1155-1166
    DOI: 10.1068/a241155
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