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SECTION 1 - BACKGROUND INFORMATION
How to measure readability?
Many formulas are based on word and sentence length:
- None are 100% accurate, but most are good approximations
- Flesch-Kincaid and others give a grade-level score
- Flesch Reading Ease is based on a 0-100 scale
(“very confusing” to “very easy”)
Important caveats about readability formulas:
- They don’t assess organization, formatting, and page density
- Some short words aren’t well understood
- Automated tools may be less accurate
- The most accurate results can require time or money
Flesch Reading Ease Score
