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Beauducel, André; Hilger, Norbert – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2022
In the context of Bayesian factor analysis, it is possible to compute plausible values, which might be used as covariates or predictors or to provide individual scores for the Bayesian latent variables. Previous simulation studies ascertained the validity of mean plausible values by the mean squared difference of the mean plausible values and the…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Factor Analysis, Prediction, Simulation
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Arseven, Zeynep; Kiliç, Abdurrahman; Sahin, Seyma – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2016
In the present study, it is aimed to develop a valid and reliable scale for determining value-eroding behaviors of teachers, hence their values of judgment. The items of the "Value-eroding Teacher Behaviors Scale" were designed in the form of 5-point likert type rating scale. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to…
Descriptors: Teacher Behavior, Behavior Rating Scales, Test Reliability, Test Validity
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Kuhfeld, Megan – Educational Assessment, 2017
This article develops a validity argument for the use of the Tripod student survey of instructional practices to assess teacher effectiveness in summative teacher evaluations and professional development decisions. This paper expands upon previous research in three ways: (a) it draws from current validity thinking to examine the evidence for…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Teacher Evaluation, Classroom Techniques, Classroom Observation Techniques
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Sawaki, Yasuyo; Sinharay, Sandip – ETS Research Report Series, 2013
This study investigates the value of reporting the reading, listening, speaking, and writing section scores for the "TOEFL iBT"® test, focusing on 4 related aspects of the psychometric quality of the TOEFL iBT section scores: reliability of the section scores, dimensionality of the test, presence of distinct score profiles, and the…
Descriptors: Scores, Computer Assisted Testing, Factor Analysis, Correlation