The Likert Scale (pronounced “lick-ert”) is a type of rating scale often used in surveys that asks respondents to indicate their level of agreement with a statement.  A typical Likert scale item consists of a statement and five levels of agreement that the respondent can choose from.

Example:
Despite our special abilities humans are subject to the laws of nature.
__ Strongly agree
__ Agree
__ Neither agree nor disagree
__ Disagree
__ Strongly disagree