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Teacher-Reported Goal Structures: Assessing Factor Structure and Invariance
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Wolters, Christopher A.; Fan, Weihua; Daugherty, Stacy – Journal of Experimental Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to extend the research on achievement goal theory by examining the measurement and understanding of goal structures using teacher-reported data. A large number of elementary, middle, and high school teachers completed an online survey that included items assessing their use of instructional practices associated with…
Descriptors: Factor Structure, Goal Orientation, Secondary School Teachers, Teaching Methods
Cautions in the Interpretation of the Partial Correlation Coefficient.
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Sachar, Jane – Journal of Experimental Education, 1980
The partial correlation coefficient is derived analytically under exemplary factor patterns. In these patterns, variables are described as an additive composition of a set of orthogonal factors, including general, common, and specific factors. Viewed in this framework, it is evident that the partial correlation may yield spurious results.…
Descriptors: Correlation, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Mathematical Models
Development and Validation of the Teacher--Student Relationship Inventory Using Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis
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Ang, Rebecca P. – Journal of Experimental Education, 2005
Development and validation of the 14-item Teacher-Student Relationship Inventory (TSRI) is described. The TSRI is a self-report measure assessing teacher perceptions of the quality of their relationship with students from Grade 4 through junior high school. In Study 1, findings from exploratory factor analysis provided evidence for a 3-factor…
Descriptors: Research Design, Educational Environment, Predictive Validity, Factor Analysis