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Analyzing the Validity of the Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory for Low-Income Populations
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Lawson, Michael A.; Alameda-Lawson, Tania; Byrnes, Edward – Research on Social Work Practice, 2017
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the construct and predictive validity of the Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI-2). Methods: The validity of the AAPI-2 was evaluated using multiple statistical methods, including exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and latent class analysis. These analyses were…
Descriptors: Low Income, Factor Structure, Validity, Reliability
The Development and Validation of the Teacher Violence Scale
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Piskin, Metin; Atik, Gökhan; Çinkir, Sakir; Ögülmüs, Selahiddin; Babadogan, Cem; Ömay Çokluk, – Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 2014
Problem Statement: One of the initial tasks of the school staff is to create a safe environment, which is free of negative behaviors and role models. However, there has been a concern for the violence in the schools. Most of studies in the literature has focused on aggression, violence, and bullying among students. But, teacher violence against…
Descriptors: Violence, Measures (Individuals), Validity, Aggression
Initial Validation of the Prekindergarten Classroom Observation Tool and Goal Setting System for Data-Based Coaching
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Crawford, April D.; Zucker, Tricia A.; Williams, Jeffrey M.; Bhavsar, Vibhuti; Landry, Susan H. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2013
Although coaching is a popular approach for enhancing the quality of Tier 1 instruction, limited research has addressed observational measures specifically designed to focus coaching on evidence-based practices. This study explains the development of the prekindergarten (pre-k) Classroom Observation Tool (COT) designed for use in a data-based…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Psychometrics, Faculty Development, Preschool Children
Gregory Research Beliefs Scale: Factor Structure and Internal Consistency
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Gregory, Virgil L., Jr. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2010
Objective: This study evaluates the factor structure and internal consistency of the Gregory Research Beliefs Scale (GRBS). Method: Data were collected from subject matter experts, a pilot study, an online sample, and a classroom sample. Psychometric analyses were conducted after combining the online and classroom samples. Results: An a priori…
Descriptors: Predictive Validity, Factor Structure, Measures (Individuals), Factor Analysis
Psychometric Properties of the Parent and Teacher Versions of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for 4- to 12-Year-Olds: A Review
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Stone, Lisanne L.; Otten, Roy; Engels, Rutger C. M. E.; Vermulst, Ad A.; Janssens, Jan M. A. M. – Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2010
Since its development, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) has been widely used in both research and practice. The SDQ screens for positive and negative psychological attributes. This review aims to provide an overview of the psychometric properties of the SDQ for 4- to 12-year-olds. Results from 48 studies (N = 131,223) on…
Descriptors: Predictive Validity, Factor Structure, Psychopathology, Behavior Rating Scales
The Central Role of General Ability in Prediction.
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Thorndike, Robert L. – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 1985
Double cross-validation of a test battery against multiple criterion variables found the first general factor accounts for most criterion variance in cross-validated regression weights. Small contributions are made by mechanical/technical and psychomotor factors. It appears a common general factor plays the major role in validity for a range of…
Descriptors: Ability, Aptitude Tests, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure