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Xiao, Leifeng; Hau, Kit-Tai – Applied Measurement in Education, 2023
We compared coefficient alpha with five alternatives (omega total, omega RT, omega h, GLB, and coefficient H) in two simulation studies. Results showed for unidimensional scales, (a) all indices except omega h performed similarly well for most conditions; (b) alpha is still good; (c) GLB and coefficient H overestimated reliability with small…
Descriptors: Test Theory, Test Reliability, Factor Analysis, Test Length
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Rice, Kenneth G.; Srisarajivakul, Emily N.; Meyers, Joel; Varjas, Kris – School Psychology, 2019
One evaluation measure available through the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework is the Effective Behavior Support Self-Assessment Survey (SAS). Evaluations of the SAS have supported its factor structure. However, the SAS is designed to be completed by school personnel who are nested within other levels of analysis (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Teacher Surveys
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Raborn, Anthony W.; Leite, Walter L.; Marcoulides, Katerina M. – International Educational Data Mining Society, 2019
Short forms of psychometric scales have been commonly used in educational and psychological research to reduce the burden of test administration. However, it is challenging to select items for a short form that preserve the validity and reliability of the scores of the original scale. This paper presents and evaluates multiple automated methods…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Measures (Individuals), Mathematics, Heuristics
Dikici, Ayhan; Soh, Kaycheng – Online Submission, 2015
Many measurement tools on creativity are available in the literature. One of these scales is Creativity Fostering Teacher Behaviour Index (CFTIndex) developed for Singaporean teacher originally. It was then translated into Turkish and trialled on teachers in Nigde province with acceptable reliability and factorial validity. The main purpose of…
Descriptors: Creativity, Teacher Behavior, Comparative Analysis, Turkish
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Yang, Sophie Xin; Jowett, Sophia – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2013
The Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire was developed to effectively measure affective, cognitive, and behavioral aspects, represented by the interpersonal constructs of closeness, commitment, and complementarity, of the quality of the relationship within the context of sport coaching. The current study sought to determine the internal…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Interpersonal Relationship
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Hacker, Jason; Carr, Andrea; Abrams, Matthew; Brown, Steven D. – Journal of Career Assessment, 2013
Prior research using a 167-item measure of career indecision (Career Indecision Profile-167 [CIP-167]) has suggested that career choice difficulties may be associated with four major sources of career indecision: neuroticism/negative affectivity, choice/commitment anxiety, lack of readiness, and interpersonal conflicts. The purpose of this study…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Decision Making, Measures (Individuals), Factor Structure
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Arens, A. Katrin; Yeung, Alexander Seeshing; Craven, Rhonda G.; Hasselhorn, Marcus – International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2013
This study aims to develop a short German version of the Self Description Questionnaire (SDQ I-GS) in order to present a robust economical instrument for measuring German preadolescents' multidimensional self-concept. A full German version of the SDQ I (SDQ I-G) that maintained the original structure and thus length of the English original SDQ I…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Questionnaires, Test Construction, Test Length
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Serlin, Ronald C.; Kaiser, Henry F. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1978
When multiple-choice tests are scored in the usual manner, giving each correct answer one point, information concerning response patterns is lost. A method for utilizing this information is suggested. An example is presented and compared with two conventional methods of scoring. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Correlation, Factor Analysis, Item Analysis, Multiple Choice Tests