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Scale Development : Theory and Applications by Robert F. DeVellis and Carolyn T. Thorpe (2021, Trade Paperback)
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This textbook titled "Scale Development: Theory and Applications" is a comprehensive guide for researchers interested in developing and applying scales in their studies. The book covers various aspects of the subject area, including psychology and social science, and provides practical guidance on how to construct and validate scales. The book is authored by Robert F. Devellis and Carolyn T. Thorpe and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated in 2021. It is a trade paperback with 320 pages and weighs 15 Oz. The book is written in English and is classified under the categories of Books & Magazines, Textbooks, Education & Reference, and Textbooks.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10154437934X
ISBN-139781544379340
eBay Product ID (ePID)3050389692
Product Key Features
Number of Pages320 Pages
Publication NameScale Development : Theory and Applications
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMethodology, General, Statistics, Research & Methodology
Publication Year2021
TypeTextbook
AuthorRobert F. Devellis, Carolyn T. Thorpe
Subject AreaSocial Science, Psychology
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight15 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2021-025638
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal300.72
Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsChapter 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 ExercisesChapter 2 * Understanding the Latent Variable Constructs Versus Measures Latent Variable as the Presumed Cause of Scale Item Values Path Diagrams Further Elaboration of the Measurement Model Parallel Tests Alternative Models Choosing a Causal Model Exercises NoteChapter 3 * Scale Reliability Methods Based on the Analysis of Variance Continuous Versus Dichotomous Items Internal Consistency Coefficient Alpha Remedies to Alpha's Limitations Coefficient Omega (?) Reliability Based on Correlations Between Scale Scores Reliability and Statistical Power Generalizability Theory Summary Exercises NotesChapter 4 * Scale Validity Content Validity Criterion-Related Validity Construct Validity What About Face Validity? ExercisesChapter 5 * 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: Cognitive Interviewing Step 6: Consider Inclusion of Validation Items Step 7: Administer Items to a Development Sample Step 8: Evaluate the Items Step 9: Optimize Scale Length Exercises NoteChapter 6 * Factor Analysis Overview of Factor Analysis Conceptual Description of Factor Analysis Bifactor and Hierarchical Factor Models Interpreting Factors Principal Components Versus Common Factors Confirmatory Factor Analysis Using Factor Analysis in Scale Development Sample Size Conclusion ExercisesChapter 7 * The Index How an Index Differs From a Scale Rules of Thumb for Differentiating an Index From a Scale Is It a Scale or an Index? Formal Methods for Distinguishing Effect and Causal Indicators Steps in Developing and Evaluating an Index Hybrid Measures Methods Based on Structural Equation Modeling Criticisms of Index Composites Exercises NoteChapter 8 * An Overview of Item Response Theory Item Difficulty Item Discrimination Guessing, or False Positives Item-Characteristic Curves IRT Applied to Multiresponse Items ExercisesChapter 9 * Measurement in the Broader Research Context Before Scale Development After Scale Administration Final Thoughts ExerciseReferences
SynopsisScale Development: Theory and Applications, by Robert F. DeVellis and new co-author Carolyn T. Thorpe, demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding of concepts. The Fifth Edition includes a new chapter that lays out the key concepts that distinguish indices from scales., Scale Development: Theory and Applications, by Robert F. DeVellis and new co-author Carolyn T. Thorpe, demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding of concepts. The Fifth Edition includes a new chapter that lays out the key concepts that distinguish indices from scales, contrasts various types of indices, suggests approaches for developing them, reviews validity and reliability issues, and discusses in broad terms some analytic approaches. All chapters have been updated, and the book strikes a balance between including relevant topics and highlighting recent developments in measurement while retaining an accessible, user-friendly approach to the material covered., Founded in 1965, SAGE is a leading independent academic and professional publisher of innovative, high-quality content Known for our commitment to quality and innovation, SAGE has helped inform and educate a global community of scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students across a broad range of subject areas. Book jacket.
LC Classification NumberH61.27.D48 2022
