Scaling Attitude Items Constructed and Scored in the Likert Tradition.

Andrich, David

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Scaling Attitude Items Constructed and Scored in the Likert Tradition.

Andrich, David

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v38 n3 p665-80 Fall 1978

A generalization of the Rasch model is employed to quantify statements on a scale in the Thurstone tradition, as well as to measure a person's attitudes in the Likert tradition. An illustration of the technique is provided. (JKS)

Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Item Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Psychometrics, Rating Scales, Test Construction

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