subscale
//ˈsʌbˌskeɪl//
Noun
subscaleSingular
subscalesPlural
1
A subset of items within a larger measurement scale or questionnaire that measures a specific dimension or component of a broader construct.
The anxiety subscale of the questionnaire showed high reliability.
Synonym
Adjective
subscaleCanonical form
1
Relating to or denoting a component or subdivision of a larger scale or measurement system.
The questionnaire includes several subscale scores that measure different aspects of anxiety.