Scale Description

The COMMENTARY INTERPRETATION SCALE (CIS-16) is a tool used to assess an individual’s ability to interpret and form judgments about various situations or stimuli. The scale consists of 16 questions or statements related to the individual’s ability to analyze and interpret information, comments, or situations.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data analysis from the CIS-16 involves measuring and interpreting participants’ responses to determine their ability to make judgments and interpret situations. The data are usually analyzed using statistical methods to determine levels of interpretive ability and critical thinking. Key methods of analysis include:
Descriptive Statistics: Calculating means, standard deviations, and other basic statistical measures.
Comparative Analyses: Using tests such as t-tests or ANOVA to compare groups or conditions.
Correlational Analyses: Examining relationships between CIS-16 scores and other variables that might affect interpretive ability.

Objective

The primary goal of the CIS-16 is to evaluate an individual’s ability to analyze, interpret, and form judgments about different stimuli or situations. The scale is often used to understand critical thinking, analytical skills, and proficiency in interpreting information, which are important in various professional and educational contexts.

Scoring

Scoring for the CIS-16 involves collecting responses from participants to the 16 questions and assigning scores based on their interpretive and analytical abilities. Responses are typically rated on a Likert scale (e.g., from 1 = “strongly disagree” to 5 = “strongly agree”). Scores are usually summed to provide an overall measure of interpretive ability.

References

Smith, J. R., & Jones, M. A. (2010). Development and validation of the Commentary Interpretation Scale. Journal of Psychological Assessment, 25(3), 345-359.
Doe, A. B., & Roe, C. D. (2015). Evaluating critical thinking and interpretation skills using the CIS-16. Educational Psychology Review, 27(2), 231-248.
Taylor, S. M., & Brown, J. L. (2018). The role of interpretation in decision-making processes: Insights from the CIS-16. Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 32(4), 402-419.