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Table 1 Attributes and attribute levels

From: Estimating preferences for a dermatology consultation using Best-Worst Scaling: Comparison of various methods of analysis

Attribute

Levels

Time waited

You will have to wait three months for your appointment

 

You will have to wait two months for your appointment

 

You will have to wait one month for your appointment

 

Your appointment will be this week

Expertise

The specialist has been treating skin complaints part-time for 1–2 years

 

The specialist is in a team led by an expert who has been treating skin complaints full-time for at least 5 years

Convenience

Getting to your appointment will be difficult and time-consuming

 

Getting to your appointment will be quick and easy

Thorough care

The consultation will not be as thorough as you would like

 

The consultation will be as thorough as you would like