Table 3.

Advantages and disadvantages of different types of scoring systems.

Type of method	Advantages	Disadvantages
Semi-quantitative	Fast scoring Screens severe and moderate dementia	Subjective Does not measure specific errors Does not differentiate diagnostic groups
Quantitative	Objective Fast scoring Screens severe and moderate dementia	Does not measure specific errors Does not differentiate diagnostic groups
Qualitative	Measurement of specific errors Differential diagnosis Distinguishes different ranges and types of dementia	Highly time consuming Subjective