Scale Development: Theory and Applications Fourth Edition by Robert F. DeVellis Click images to enlarge Description Scale Development: Theory and Applications Fourth Edition by Robert F. DeVellis Condition: GOOD Seller Notes: ?May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. About this product Product Information 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. Product Identifiers Publisher SAGE Publications, Incorporated ISBN-10 150634156x ISBN-13 9781506341569 Product ID (ePID) 18038711424 Product Key Features Author Robert F. Devellis Publication Name Scale Development : Theory and Applications Format Trade Paperback Language English Features Revised Publication Year 2016 Series Applied Social Research Methods Ser. Type Textbook Number of Pages 280 Pages Dimensions Item Length 9in. Item Height 0.5in. Item Width 6in. Item Weight 13.4 Oz Additional Product Features Series Volume Number 26 Lc Classification Number H61.27.D48 2017 Edition Description Revised Edition Edition Number 4 Reviews The Fourth Editioncaptures the recent development in measurement (e.g., alternatives to Alpha, bifactor model, hierarchical factor model, and available tools in R) by explaining concepts using accessible languages and examples., This Is the Foremost Text ON Scale Development for both the Experienced and Novice Researcher Alike., The Fourth Editionof Scale Developmentincorporates practical examples and exercises to aid in student learning and understanding the fundamentals of measurement. The text continues to be a go-to resource for scholars and students alike. Table of Content 1. Overview General Perspectives on Measurement Historical Origins of Measurement in Social Science Later Developments in Measurement The Role of Measurement in the Social Sciences Summary and Preview Exercises2. Understanding the Latent Variable Constructs versus Measures Latent Variable as the Presumed Cause of Item Values Path Diagrams Further Elaboration of the Measurement Model Parallel Tests Alternative Models Exercises Note3. Reliability Methods Based on the Analysis of Variance Continuous versus Dichotomous Items Internal Consistency Reliability Based on Correlations Between Scale Scores Reliability and Statistical Power Generalizability Theory Summary Exercises Notes4. Validity Content Validity Criterion-Related Validity Construct Validity Exercises5. Guidelines in Scale Development Step 1: Determine Clearly What it is You Want to Measure Step 2: Generate an Item Pool Step 3: Determine the Format for Measurement Step 4: Have Initial Item Pool Reviewed by Experts Step 5: Consider Inclusion of Validation Items Step 6: Administer Items to a Development Sample Step 7: Evaluate the Items Step 8: Optimize Scale Length Exercises Note6. Factor Analysis Overview of Factor Analysis Conceptual Description of Factor Analysis Bifactor and Hierarchical Factor Models Interpreting Factors Principle Components versus Common Factors Confirmatory Factor Analysis Using Factor Analysis in Scale Development Sample Size Conclusion Exercises7. An Overview of Item Response Theory Item Difficulty Item Discrimination Guessing, or False Positives Item-Characteristic Curves IRT Applied to Multiresponse Items Conclusions Exercises8. Measurement in the Broader Research Context Before Scale Development After Scale Administration Final Thoughts Exercises Copyright Date 2017 Target Audience College Audience Topic Methodology, Statistics Lccn 2015-043839 Dewey Decimal 300.72 Dewey Edition 22 Illustrated Yes Genre Psychology, Social Science Sold as is and we do not offer any guarantees. U.S. Buyer pays calculated shipping and handling. 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