Psychometric investigation of competency benchmarks.

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha D. Price ◽  
Jennifer L. Callahan ◽  
Randall J. Cox
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Investigation

Construct Validity of Sensation Seeking: A Psychometric Investigation

1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Beauducel ◽  
Burkhard Brocke ◽  
Alexander Strobel ◽  
Anja Strobel
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
German Version ◽  
Trait Theory ◽  
Multilevel Theory ◽  
Sensation Seeking Scale ◽  
Psychometric Investigation

Abstract: Zuckerman postulated a biopsychological multilevel theory of Sensation Seeking, which is part of a more complex multi-trait theory, the Alternative Five. The Sensation Seeking Scale Form V (SSS V) was developed for the measurement of Sensation Seeking. The process of validation of Sensation Seeking as part of a multilevel theory includes analyses of relations within and between several levels of measurement. The present study investigates validity and basic psychometric properties of a German version of the SSS V in a broader context of psychometric traits. - The 120 participants were mainly students. They completed the SSS V, the Venturesomeness- and Impulsiveness-Scales of the IVE, the BIS/BAS-Scales, the ZKPQ and the NEO-FFI. - The results reveal acceptable psychometric properties for the SSS V but with limitations with regard to factor structure. Indications for criterion validity were obtained by prediction of substance use by the subscales Dis and BS. The results of a MTMM analysis, especially the convergent validities of the SSS V were quite satisfying. On the whole, the results yielded sufficient support for the validity of the Sensation Seeking construct or the instrument respectively. They also point to desirable modifications.

Trauma history screen: A psychometric investigation

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan W. Edwards ◽  
Cristina M. Benki ◽  
Aaron R. Estrada ◽  
Merith A. Cosden ◽  
Steven R. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Trauma History ◽  
Psychometric Investigation

scholarly journals Brazilian Adaptation of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale: A Psychometric Investigation of a Measure of Coronaphobia

2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282199132
Author(s):  
Fernando E. Padovan-Neto ◽  
Sherman A. Lee ◽  
Rayanne Poletti Guimarães ◽  
Lívea Dornela Godoy ◽  
Hugo Bononi Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Discrimination Ability ◽  
Cut Score ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
History Of ◽  
Unidimensional Construct ◽  
Psychometric Investigation

This study examined the psychometric properties of a Brazilian adapted version of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS-BR) in a sample of adults in Brazil. Confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated that the CAS-BR produces a reliable (α = .84), unidimensional construct whose structure was shown to be invariant across gender, race, and age. However, some items of the CAS-BR were stronger indicators of the coronavirus anxiety construct for women and younger adults. Although the CAS-BR demonstrated evidence of discrimination ability for functional impairment (AUC = .77), Youden indexes were low to identify a clinical cut-score. Construct validity was demonstrated with correlations between CAS-BR scores and measures of functional impairment, generalized anxiety, and depression. Exploratory analyses revealed that CAS-BR total scores were higher among women and participants with a history of anxiety disorder. These findings are consistent with previous investigations and support the validity of CAS-BR for measuring coronavirus anxiety with Brazilian adults.

A psychometric investigation of the sleep, circadian rhythms, and mood (SCRAM) questionnaire

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie E. M. Byrne ◽  
Ben Bullock ◽  
Aida Brydon ◽  
Greg Murray
Keyword(s):  
Circadian Rhythms ◽  
Psychometric Investigation

The Children's Treatment of Animals Questionnaire (CTAQ): A Psychometric Investigation

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Thompson ◽  
Eleonora Gullone
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Humane Education ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Nonhuman Animals ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Psychometric Investigation ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency ◽  
Item Scale

AbstractRecognizing the importance of increasing the levels of children's humane behavior toward animals other than humans relates to the developing of valid and reliable measures of such behavior. This study reports the psychometric properties of the Children's Treatment of Animals Questionnaire (CTAQ), which assesses children's humane behavior toward nonhuman animals. The findings, based on self-reports by 61 elementary school children (25 boys; 36 girls), showed that the 13-item scale has adequate internal consistency. In addition, comparing two administrations of the scale over a five-week period demonstrated good test-retest reliability. The scale's convergent validity was demonstrated with significant correlations between responses on the CTAQ and two previously validated measures of empathy. The study concluded that the CTAQ is a valid and reliable measure for assessing the degree to which children's behavior toward nonhuman animals is humane. Determining the sensitivity of the measure to change (following humane education) and the predictive validity of the measure (identification of children who are cruel to animals) will require further research.

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