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A Comprehensive System for Item Analysis in Psychological Scale Construction
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Schwartz, Steven A. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1978
A method for the construction of scales which combines the rational (or intuitive) approach with an empirical (item analysis) approach is presented. A step-by-step procedure is provided. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Item Analysis, Measurement, Psychological Testing
A Factor Analytic and Reliability Study of the Devereux Elementary School Behavior Rating Scale
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Schaefer, Charles; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1975
The inter-rater and test-retest reliabilities of the (DESB) Rating Scale were found to be satisfactory when averaged over two raters. Two separate factor analyses of the eleven subscales revealed three broadband factors: Classroom Management Problem, Self-Reliant Learner, and Seeks Teacher Approval. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Evaluation, Factor Analysis, Measurement