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Ordinal scales and fuzzy set systems to measure agreement: An application to the evaluation of teaching activity

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  • Gisella Facchinetti

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  • Michelle Lalla & Gisella Facchinetti & Giovanni Mastroleo, 2005. "Ordinal scales and fuzzy set systems to measure agreement: An application to the evaluation of teaching activity," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 38(5), pages 577-601, January.
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    DOI: 10.1007/s11135-005-8103-6
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