The purpose of this study is to introduce a functional approach for modeling unfolding response data. Functional data analysis (FDA) has been used for examining cumulative item response data, but a functional approach has not been systematically used with unfolding response processes. A brief overview of FDA is presented and illustrated within the…

In recent years, some models for binary and graded format responses have been proposed to assess unipolar variables or "quasi-traits." These studies have mainly focused on clinical variables that have traditionally been treated as bipolar traits. In the present study, we have made a proposal for unipolar traits measured with continuous…

The maximal reliability of a congeneric measure is achieved by weighting item scores to form the optimal linear combination as the total score; it is never lower than the composite reliability of the measure when measurement errors are uncorrelated. The statistical method that renders maximal reliability would also lead to maximal criterion…

Adapting the original latitude of acceptance concept to Likert-type surveys, response latitudes are defined as the range of graded response options a person is willing to endorse. Response latitudes were expected to relate to attitude involvement such that high involvement was linked to narrow latitudes (the result of selective, careful…

This article describes the development, validation, and measurement invariance of scores from a survey designed to measure preservice teachers' reported acceptance of technology. Drawing from conceptual models in the areas of information systems and technology acceptance, a five-factor Technology Acceptance Measure for Preservice Teachers (TAMPST)…

This article proposes a multilevel modeling approach to study the general and specific attitudes formed in human learning behavior. Based on the premises of activity theory, it conceptualizes the unit of analysis for attitude measurement as a scalable and evolving activity system rather than a single action. Measurement issues related to this…

The theoretical background underlying the mathematical development of different measures of the degree of attitudinal polarization applicable to bipolar questions and a Fortran IV computer program that provides a rapid means for calculation of four of those measures are presented. (Author/JKS)

A new type of scale, called the bipolar ordinate scale, is defined with assumptions slightly stronger than those of the normal ordinal scale. The scale would be used for affective type measurement. The logic behind the scale and examples are presented. (Author/JKS)

This article presents a computer program designed to produce questionnaires based upon the multiple rank orders method. These questionnaires may be used as attitude measurement instruments. (Author)

A Fortran program is presented that administers, scores, and interprets the Interpersonal Check List. Included in the program are test items, protocols for administration and scoring, printing of individually-tailored interpretation of results, and a pictorial plot describing the characteristic interpersonal behavior in terms of two orthogonal…

A classroom climate measure to be used at the early elementary school level was validated on a sample of primary classes. Validating procedures indicated that the instrument is a potentially quite useful device for assessing pupils' perceptions of the classroom social environment. (Author/GK)

The purpose of this paper is to outline the role of orthogonal rotation in canonical analysis, including the evaluative measures that need be reported and scrutinized upon application. (Author)

The stability of factor structure of an instrument measuring managerial attitudes toward blacks in the working environment was investigated. Results indicated that the factor structure did not remain invariant over administrations to three different samples of managers. The implications for the psychological measurement of attitudes are discussed.…

Study was undertaken to assess the factorial validity of the RSAP by comparing the original scales with empirically determined ones. (Authors)