Scale development : theory and applications /
DeVellis, Robert F.,
Scale development : theory and applications / Robert F. DeVellis, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. - Fourth edition. - xvii, 262 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Applied social research methods series ; 26 . - Applied social research methods series ; v. 26. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- About the author -- Overview -- Understanding the latent variable -- Reliability -- Validity -- Guidelines in scale development -- Factor analysis -- An overview of item response theory -- Measurement in the broader research context -- References -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
"In the Fourth Edition of Scale Development, Robert F. DeVellis demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding of concepts. The text supports readers in comprehending newer approaches to measurement, comparing them to classical approaches, and grasping more clearly the relative merits of each. This edition addresses new topics pertinent to modern measurement approaches and includes additional exercises and topics for class discussion."--Publisher description.
150634156X 9781506341569
2015043839
Scaling (Social sciences)
H61.27 / .D48 2017
300.72
Scale development : theory and applications / Robert F. DeVellis, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. - Fourth edition. - xvii, 262 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Applied social research methods series ; 26 . - Applied social research methods series ; v. 26. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- About the author -- Overview -- Understanding the latent variable -- Reliability -- Validity -- Guidelines in scale development -- Factor analysis -- An overview of item response theory -- Measurement in the broader research context -- References -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
"In the Fourth Edition of Scale Development, Robert F. DeVellis demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding of concepts. The text supports readers in comprehending newer approaches to measurement, comparing them to classical approaches, and grasping more clearly the relative merits of each. This edition addresses new topics pertinent to modern measurement approaches and includes additional exercises and topics for class discussion."--Publisher description.
150634156X 9781506341569
2015043839
Scaling (Social sciences)
H61.27 / .D48 2017
300.72