Scale Development: Theory and Applications (Applied Social Research Methods)

Synopsis

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. 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. Robert F. Devellis, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.