Network analysis approach to Likert-style surveys

Likert-style surveys are a widely used research instrument to assess respondents' preferences, beliefs, or experiences. In this paper, we propose and demonstrate how network analysis (NA) can be employed model evaluate the interconnectedness of items in surveys. We explore advantages approach by applying methodology aspects student experience scale datasets compare results principal component analysis. successfully create meaningful based on survey item response similarity use modular identify larger themes built from connections particular aspects. The NA identifies important that highlight differences students' overall Our for is applicable provides new way investigate phenomena assessed