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Nishisato, Shizuhiko – Psychometrika, 1978
An alternative formulation for Guttman scaling is presented. The new formulation is described, and advantages over Guttman's formulation are detailed. The method is assumption-free and capable of multidimensional analysis. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Individual Differences, Mathematical Models, Measurement Techniques, Multidimensional Scaling
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Langeheine, Rolf – Psychometrika, 1982
The degree to which Procrustean Individual Differences Scaling can be extended to related topics such as target analysis is discussed and a Monte Carlo study investigating the fit of the model under various conditions is presented. (JKS)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Goodness of Fit, Individual Differences, Mathematical Models
Schwartz, Terrence J. – 1990
Critical review of previous techniques for the measurement of an individual's self-concept (SC) is a necessary prelude to the development of more adequate methodologies. This paper focuses on recent methodological innovations in the study of the self, namely, those derived from cognitive social psychology. A view of the self as a cognitive…
Descriptors: Cluster Analysis, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Individual Differences