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50 Years of ERIC
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Developing a Domain Theory Defining and Exemplifying a Learning Theory of Progressive Attainments
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Bunderson, C. Victor – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2011
This article defines the concept of Domain Theory, or, when educational measurement is the goal, one might call it a "Learning Theory of Progressive Attainments in X Domain". The concept of Domain Theory is first shown to be rooted in validity theory, then the concept of domain theory is expanded to amplify its necessary but long neglected…
Descriptors: Measurement, Learning Theories, Oral Reading, Measurement Techniques
Aerobic Exercise Equipment Preferences among Older Adults: A Preliminary Investigation.
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Looney, Marilyn A.; Rimmer, James H. – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2003
Developed an instrument to measure the aerobic exercise equipment preference of a frail older population and applied many-facet Rasch analysis to study construct validity and equipment preferences. Results for 16 participants show the usefulness of many-facet Rasch analysis in guiding instrument revision. (SLD)
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Exercise, Older Adults, Research Methodology
Establishing Longitudinal Factorial Construct Validity of the Quality of School Life Scale for Secondary Students.
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Mok, Magdalena Mo Ching; Flynn, Marcellin – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2002
Established the longitudinal factorial construct validity of the Quality of Life Scale designed originally to measure the well-being of students in Australian high schools. Results for 5,932 secondary students (1993) and 8,269 students (1999) support the factorial construct validity of the measure. (SLD)
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Educational Environment, Educational Quality, Factor Analysis
Dimensionality and Construct Validity of School Development Expectation Scale for Secondary Students.
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Mok, Mo Ching Magdalena; Flynn, Marcellin – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2002
Studied the dimensionality and construct validity of the School Development Expectation Scale for use with Year 12 students in Australia. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the postulated five-factor model in the validation sample of 8,310 students. The scale was calibrated using the Rasch rating scale, and recommendations were made to refine…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Expectation, Factor Structure, Foreign Countries
Using the Rasch Measurement Model To Investigate the Construct of Motor Ability in Young Children.
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Hands, Beth; Larkin, Dawne – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2001
Used the Rasch measurement model to explore the construct of a general motor ability in 332 5- and 6-year-old Australian children performing 24 motor skills. After categorizing data, two different, unidimensional scales were created, one for boys and one for girls. (SLD)
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Foreign Countries, Item Response Theory, Psychomotor Skills
Construct Validity of Scores/Measures from a Developmental Assessment in Mathematics Using Classical and Many-Facet Rasch Measurement.
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Banerji, Madhabi – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2000
Validated data from a developmental mathematics assessment using classical and three-faceted Rasch measurement methods. Analysis of field test data for 289 elementary school students suggested that a unidimensional construct was being measured, as defined by Rasch criteria. Discusses limitations in confirming content-related validity of the…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Content Validity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students