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Albanese, Emiliano; Bütikofer, Lukas; Armijo-Olivo, Susan; Ha, Christine; Egger, Matthias – Research Synthesis Methods, 2020
Background: There is an agreement that the methodological quality of randomized trials should be assessed in systematic reviews, but there is a debate on how this should be done. We conducted a construct validation study of the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale, which is widely used to assess the quality of trials in physical therapy…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Physical Therapy, Item Response Theory, Factor Analysis
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Maryani, Ika; Prasetyo, Zuhdan Kun; Wilujeng, Insih; Purwanti, Siwi; Fitrianawati, Meita – Journal of Turkish Science Education, 2021
Higher-order thinking skills (HOTs) are very crucial thinking skills needed by teachers to train students to develop 21st-century learning. This study aimed to develop Multiple Choice and Essay Questions to measure the HOTs of the prospective teachers of the elementary school education department. This study used a 4-D model by Thiagarajan which…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Multiple Choice Tests, Essay Tests, Preservice Teachers
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Kuo, Che-Yu; Wu, Hsin-Kai; Jen, Tsung-Hau; Hsu, Ying-Shao – International Journal of Science Education, 2015
The potential of computer-based assessments for capturing complex learning outcomes has been discussed; however, relatively little is understood about how to leverage such potential for summative and accountability purposes. The aim of this study is to develop and validate a multimedia-based assessment of scientific inquiry abilities (MASIA) to…
Descriptors: Multimedia Materials, Program Development, Program Validation, Test Construction
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Lee, Miyoung; Peterson, Jana J.; Dixon, Alicia – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
The purpose of this study was to investigate the construct validity of the Self-Efficacy/Social Support for Activity for persons with Intellectual Disability (SE/SS-AID) scales developed by Peterson, Peterson, Lowe, & Nothwehr (2009). A total of 146 participants with intellectual disabilities completed 6 self-efficacy (SE) items and 18 social…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Self Efficacy, Mental Retardation, Construct Validity