In a message dated 99-09-08 16:58:10 EDT, you write:

<<  In the statement above you gave a point of reference, therefor worded the
way you did, the question is not abstract.  Hope that makes my point clearer.
>>

Thank you, Marie. I now understand and agree with your point! A scale without
the corresponding point of reference is pointless! However, given such it is
a tremendous tool when combined with other subjective and objective data
gathered, which makes me wonder why some on the list would want to limit the
tools in their toolboxes?

Karen

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