Fog combines sentence length and complex-word percentage into an approximate reading grade. Inspect both components and document counting rules before comparing texts. A lower score can guide revision without proving that both components improved or that readers understand the message and can act on it.
- FamilyTool
- CategoryMeasurement & Assessment Instruments
- DomainMeaning & Clarity
What these mean
Editorial orientation · Family
Tool
In this series, Tool names the editorial family primarily used to act on, examine, measure or organize communication. It includes instruments, methods, practices, protocols, codes and institutional arrangements. Membership does not certify effectiveness, portability or safe use in every setting.
Editorial orientation · Category
Measurement & Assessment Instruments
Produces measures, scores, profiles or assessments through defined items, observations or measurement rules. The entry identifies what is measured and the conditions governing interpretation.