A FACTOR ANALYSIS OF PREDICTOR AND CRITERION VARIABLES FOR THE NAVAL AIR TRAINING PROGRAM.

CRFA is a valid method for evaluating relationships between criteria and “factors'' initially identified from both the predictor and the criterion variables. Among others, it may be applied to classical problems involving: 1) Changes in complex task ability requirements as a function of practice, 2) Impacts of environmental stressors on personality or performance factors overtime, or 3) Residential Lifestyle Factor Impacts on Energy-Use (as herein). CRFA differs from traditional battery developments in its: (a) Initial inclusion of both criterion and predictor variables for factor identifications, but (b) Exclusion of criterion in the ultimate calculation of factor-scores. This avoids the vexing confounding of criterion variance in factor score estimates, and ultimately provides for unconfounded analyses of criterion and factor relationships. A “Big-Data'' illustration of CRFA is presented that highlights the stability of model results for independent samples across years. The primary model of interest built upon a USA-representative survey (N = 2,165) sample of 17 variables adapted from RECS-2005 (USEIA, 2019). These included16 lifestyle-related and an annual energy use criterion (i.e., LNKWH, Ln-transformed annual KiloWatt Hours). Unweighted least squares (ULS) factor analysis revealed a 5- Lifestyle factor solution that accounted for 45.5% of the total variation in the 17-variable set and 45.3% of the 16 less LNKWH. “Lifestyle” factor predictions – subsequently derived by CRFA less LNKWH– are found to be remarkably stable when compared to a similar sample taken 4-years earlier (RECS-2001). Specifically, (1) the proportions of LNKWH variance explained with lifestyle factor scores alone are nearly identical across the 4-year gap (2005 R2 = 0.42- and 2001 R2 = 0.38; ps <10-10), (2) these increased after external additions of household characteristics (R2 = 0.55 both fore- and back-casting; ps <10-15), and model B-weights were near identical. CRFA is strongly recommended for valid evaluations of relationships between criteria and predictor-based factor-scores, where factor characterizations are initially derived from both predictor and criterion variables.

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Differentially Relating Factors of Locus of Control to a Behavioral Criterion

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1975.36.1.119 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 119-124 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lawrence T. Woodburn ◽

L. Demoyne Bekker

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Locus Of Control ◽

Personal Control ◽

Political Efficacy ◽

Intervention Design ◽

Experimental Intervention ◽

Correlational Design ◽

Two Factors ◽

Behavioral Criterion ◽

Criterion Variables

A recent factor analysis of scores on the Rotter I-E scale suggests that rather than being unidimensional, the scale is composed of two factors. The first factor consists of items dealing with the issue of personal control, while the second factor is based on items dealing with the issue of political efficacy. The present study attempted to associate differentially the two factors with criterion variables by using a correlational design and an experimental intervention design. Results from the correlational analysis support the hypothesis that the I-E scale is not homogeneous, while results from the intervention part of the study were equivocal. Difficulties encountered in attempting to alter a person's locus of control were discussed.

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Adapting “Color Blindness” to South Korean Attitudes Toward Multicultural Minorities: Scale Development

The Counseling Psychologist ◽

10.1177/0011000020980698 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (3) ◽

pp. 353-390

Author(s):

Keun Young Baek ◽

Young Seok Seo ◽

Ae Ran Kim ◽

Jinlan Piao

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Factor Model ◽

Behavioral Reactions ◽

South Korean ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Training And Research ◽

Criterion Variables ◽

Best Fit ◽

Additional Variance ◽

Three Factor

Four studies were conducted to develop and validate the South Korean Attitudes Toward Multicultural Minorities Scale (SKAMMS). Exploratory factor analysis ( n = 336) identified three factors: Unawareness of South Korean Privilege and Discrimination against Multicultural Minorities, Attitudes Against Multiculturalism, and Attitudes Against Advocacy and Policy for Multicultural Minorities. Confirmatory factor analysis ( n = 537) provided cross-validation of the 16-item, three-factor model and identified that a three-factor bifactor model best fit the data. Correlational analyses provided evidence of the discriminant and convergent validities of the SKAMMS. Evidence of incremental validity of the SKAMMS was obtained ( n = 165), where the SKAMMS accounted for additional variance in criterion variables (i.e., cognitive, affective, and behavioral reactions toward racism) above other measures of attitudes toward multicultural minorities. The estimated 2-week test-retest reliabilities ( n = 53) ranged from .67 to .82. We discuss implications for the use of the SKAMMS for practice, advocacy, education/training, and research.

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Dimensions of Summer Science Training Programs as Reflected by their Participants

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1966.18.1.67 ◽

1966 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 67-73

Author(s):

C. J. Bartlett ◽

Harold A. Edgerton

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Secondary School ◽

Training Program ◽

Secondary School Students ◽

Training Programs ◽

School Students ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

National Science ◽

Science Training

As par: of a 1963 follow-up study of participants in the National Science Foundation's 1960 Summer Science Training Program for secondary school students, characteristics of the program, as reflected by the questionnaire responses of the participants, were subjected to factor analysis. Responses to 57 items from the questionnaire were judged relevant to the study and were organized to reflect the post SSTP experience and career development of participants in 134 programs. Twelve factors emerged from the analysis.

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Cadangan Bantuan Zakat Asnaf Al-Riqab Terhadap Banduan Melalui Latihan Vokasional di Penjara: Kajian di Penjara Wanita Kajang, Selangor

Journal of Fatwa Management and Research ◽

10.33102/jfatwa.vol7no1.62 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 95-116

Author(s):

Khairani Ishak ◽

Ima Mardhiyah Dawi Cahyono ◽

Hairunnizam Wahid ◽

Sanep Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Training Program ◽

Coming Out ◽

Vocational Training ◽

Continuous Monitoring ◽

Training Programs ◽

Section Data ◽

Recovery Programs ◽

To Receive ◽

Vocational Training Program

The prison recovery programs involving vocational training program is expected to change the attitude of prisoners towards a more positive and encourage them to become entrepreneurs. Therefore, this study suggests zakat capital support by Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS) to prisoners through vocational training programs in prisons and also to ex-convicts who wish to become an entrepreneurs after getting out of prison. Hence this study will examine to what extent this has changed the attitude of the prisoner after undergoing training in prisons and allow them to receive zakah contribution and continuous monitoring to be a good entrepreneur after coming out of prison. The study focused on inmates in two types of vocational workshops namely (1) Bengkel Amanah (skilled inmates) and (2) Bengkel Perusahaan (training inmates) in prison. The data was based on 68 respondents which represent the total number of 152 participants in vocational section from Penjara Wanita Kajang including the views from a prison officer from Vocational and Industrial Section. Data were analysed using factor analysis to establish the construct and analysis of variance. The study found a significant positive changes in attitude within the prisoners, and majority of respondents from Bengkel Amanah is keen to start their own businesses with the help of zakat capital support, and expects continuous guidance from the LZS. This study is expected to be helpful to the LZS in diversifying the forms of distribution of Zakat and indirectly expect the blessing of charity towards the process of educating the soul of this group become more useful, trustworthy, responsible and able to survive while adapting to society. Some implications are discussed in this study. Keywords: Al-Riqab, Changes of prisoners’s attitude, zakah contribution Abstrak Program pemulihan di penjara yang melibatkan program vokasional dijangka dapat mengubah sikap banduan ke arah yang lebih positif dan menarik minat mereka untuk menjadi usahawan. Oleh itu, kajian ini mencadangkan bantuan modal zakat oleh Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS) kepada banduan melalui program latihan vokasional di penjara dan juga kepada bekas banduan yang berminat menjadi usahawan setelah keluar daripada penjara. Justeru kajian ini akan mengkaji sejauh manakah banduan ini telah berubah sikap setelah menjalani latihan di penjara dan memungkinkan mereka mendapat bantuan modal zakat dan pemantauan secara berterusan untuk menjadi usahawan yang baik setelah dibebaskan. Kajian memfokuskan kepada banduan dalam dua jenis bengkel vokasional iaitu (1) bengkel amanah (banduan mahir) dan (2) bengkel perusahaan (banduan pelatih) di penjara. Data kajian berdasarkan responden seramai 68 responden yang mewakili 152 orang jumlah keseluruhan peserta bengkel vokasional dari Penjara Wanita Kajang Selangor termasuklah pandangan daripada seorang pegawai penjara di Seksyen Vokasional dan Industri. Data dianalisis menggunakan pendekatan analisis faktor untuk membentuk beberapa konstruk serta analisis varian. Hasil kajian mendapati wujud perubahan sikap yang positif di dalam diri tahanan dan kajian juga mendapati majoriti responden daripada bengkel Amanah amat berminat untuk membuka perniagaan sendiri dengan bantuan modal zakat dan mengharapkan bimbingan berterusan daripada pihak LZS. Kajian ini dilihat amat bermanfaat kepada LZS di dalam mempelbagaikan bentuk pengagihan dana zakat dan secara tidak langsung mengharapkan keberkatan zakat terhadap proses mendidik jiwa golongan ini menjadi insan yang lebih berguna, amanah dan bertanggungjawab serta dapat meneruskan kehidupan disamping menyesuaikan diri dengan masyarakat. Beberapa implikasi kajian turut dibincangkan dalam kajian ini. Kata Kunci: Asnaf al-riqab, Perubahan sikap banduan, bantuan modal zakat

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Analytical study of training program factors to develop the competency of regional operating officer (ROO) in the virtual service provider office (VSPO) in Thailand

Journal of Health Research ◽

10.1108/jhr-11-2017-006 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 47-59

Author(s):

Phongpisanu Boonda ◽

Aree Preedeekul ◽

Phataraphon Markmee

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Conflict Management ◽

Training Program ◽

Service Provider ◽

Action Plan ◽

Second Order ◽

Management Style ◽

System Thinking ◽

Variable Model ◽

Content Type

Purpose Virtual regional service provider is a key management mechanism created to realize the health service system development plans and a mechanism established to bring about integration of all elements of the health system. However, a virtual service provider office (VSPO) to support the work of the executive has not yet been formally established, and there are no operations practitioners deployed yet, who are necessary to develop the competency of regional operating officer (ROO) in each province. The purpose of this paper is to analyze training program factors to develop the competency of ROO in the VSPO in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach This is a descriptive research that used structural equation model. The research sample consisted of 274 executives and 664 practitioners in the Vice Chief of the provincial health office under the 12 regions; executives’ questionnaire and a VSPO questionnaire were used as tools for this study; data were statistically analyzed by three methods, namely, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), second-order confirmatory factor analysis (second-order CFA), and path analysis (PA). Findings The variable model was composed of ten factors, selected from 40 variables, which are as follows: service plan and personal administration, summary to present for administrators in the VSPO, network management and team building, summary to adjust strategies, key performance indicator (KPI) and action plan, new management skills, system thinking, analytical thinking, synthesis thinking, conflict management style, and leadership; presentation of methods and data for monitoring, presentation skill, conference management skill; researching, learning skill, communication skill exercise, action plan workshop, preparation to study in the fields workshop; fiscal and monetary, internal control and risk management; project management, monitoring, and data definition; and positive thinking, conflict management process, negotiation skill contingency management. Originality/value Ten factors of the variable model of training program factors to develop the competency of ROO in the VSPO in Thailand had high construct validity and they were analyzed using three methods, i.e. EFA, second-order CFA and PA, that were appropriate to be used for developing a training program.

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