Rensis Likert
1903–1981 (age 78)
Psychologist
Biography
Rensis Likert transformed the study of human attitudes through his development of the Likert scale, providing a practical and humane framework for understanding public opinion and organizational life. As a psychologist, he combined rigorous research with a sincere commitment to measuring what matters to people.
His influence endures in fields from business to education, and the respect of colleagues and students alike is reflected each time they visit him at Forest Hill Cemetery.