scholarly journals A Study of Developing an Attitude Scale Towards Authentic Learning Environments and Evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Murat Çetinkaya
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Education Faculty ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors

The aim of the research is to improve a valid and reliable attributing scale which identifies authentic learning environments and evaluation attributes of the science teacher candidates. The study has been designed on the base of validity and reliability of the scale developed to evaluate the authentic learning environments. The research group is consisted of teacher candidates at education faculty of Ordu University (n=202). The study has been carried out by the teacher candidates being trained in 2nd and 3rd class of science, mathematics, and elementary teaching classrooms at education faculty. A descriptive factor analysis has been carried out to ensure the structural validity of the scale. The test of Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) and Bartlett has been implemented to check the reliability for the sampling size and factor analysis of the obtained data. In addition, an anti-image correlation matrix has been checked. The latest 20-item scale regulated according to the results of the analysis has been formed. The reliability coefficient (Cronbach Alpha) has been determined as 0.931. Confirmatory factor analysis has been applied to the scale which was determined as two factors. From the results of the analysis, it is expressed that the attitude scale created for the authentic learning and measurement is a valid and reliable.

scholarly journals A Validity and Reliability Study of the Engineering and Engineering Education Attitude Scale (EEAS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özgen Korkmaz ◽  
Meltem Kösterelioğlu ◽  
Mehmet Kara
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Engineering Profession ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Reliable Scale

In literature it was not possible to find a proven valid and reliable scale to measure students’ attitudes towards engineering profession and engineering education. The objective of present research is to provide a valid and reliable scale for measuring students’ attitudes towards engineering profession and engineering education. The sample group is composed of 650 students for the first application and 113 students for the second. In order to detect the validity of the scale, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, item factor total correlations, corrected correlations and item discriminations were conducted. In order to assess the reliability of the scale, the level of internal consistency and the stability levels were calculated. EEAS a five-point Likert-type scale and includes 17 items with two factors. The analyses provided evidence that EEAS is a valid and reliable scale that can be assuredly used to identify students’ attitudes towards engineering profession and education they receive.

scholarly journals Nanotechnology Attitude Scale Development Study for Pre-Service Science Fields Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuba ŞENEL ZOR ◽  
Adnan KAN
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Public University ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliable Measurement ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Attitude Variable

The aim of this study is to develop a measurement tool to measure the attitudes of pre-service teachers in science fields towards nanotechnology. For this purpose, a five-point Likert-type scale consisting of 55 items was applied to 373 pre-service teachers who are enrolled in science fields (Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics) at the grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at a public university in Turkey. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), it was determined that the scale had a 3-factor structure consisting of 24 items and the factors explained 55.854% of the total variance of the attitude variable. Verification of the model was tested by applying confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The data used for CFA were obtained from 770 pre-service teachers who are enrolled in science fields at the grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at two different public universities in Turkey. The results obtained from CFA were in agreement with model obtained by EFA. Cronbach's alpha (Cr-α) reliability of the scale was calculated to be 0.926. Findings from the validity and reliability analyzes show that the scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to measure pre-service science fields teachers’ attitudes toward nanotechnology.

scholarly journals Democracy Scale For Teacher Candidates: A Validity And Reliability Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Faculty Of Education

The aim of this study was to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool in order to determine the democracy levels of teacher candidates. During the scale development process in the research, the validity and reliability studies were conducted through three independent study groups. The first study group consisted of 627 students studying at the Faculty of Education in Inonu University in the 2020-2021 academic year, the second study group consisted of 324 students, and the third study group consisted of 87 students. “The Democracy Scale for Teacher Candidates” was used in the research. In the process of data analysis, SPSS 25 software was used for exploratory factor analysis and AMOS 21 software for confirmatory factor analysis. An item pool consisting of 50 items was created for the scale. The number of items was reduced to 40 by obtaining expert opinion in order to ensure the content validity of the scale. As a result of the factor analysis, it was determined that the total variance ratio explained by the single-factor scale with 17 items was 49.640%, and the internal consistency coefficient was .88. In addition to these, the values obtained as a result of the confirmatory factor analysis conducted to test the construct validity of the scale showed that the scale developed to determine the democracy levels of teacher candidates was valid and reliable.

Utrecht work engagement scale: Construct validity and reliability in Chilean health science students

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. 2519-2523
Author(s):  
Rocio Glaria Lopez ◽  
Cristhian Perez Villalobos ◽  
Paulina Ortega Bastidas ◽  
Berta Schulz-Banares ◽  
Angela Pino-Zuniga
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Engagement Scale

Objective: provide new background in relation to the factor structure and reliability of the factors identified from the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale – Student (UWES-S) in students of health careers in Chile.Methods: A quantitative study with relational analytical scope was carried out, through a non-experimental cross-sectional design through a survey. 898 university students selected through non-probabilistic sampling by groups belonging to Medicine, Kinesiology, Pharmacy and Speech and language therapy. The students responded the UWES-S and a sociodemographic questionnaire. The total sample was randomly subdivided into two subsamples. With the first one, an Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed, using the method of extraction of the Main Axis Analysis. With the second one, a Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed, using the maximum likelihood method and the following indices: Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI) and the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA). Also the Cronbach alpha reliability of each item was calculated. For data processing STATA 11 SE statistical package was used.Results: Kaiser-Guttman criterion and the Horn’s Parallel Analysis aimed to the existence of two factors called Involvement with studies and Enthusiasm for the career. CFI, TLI and RMSEA show that this is one of the solutions with best fit.Conclusion: Two factors were identified called Involvement with studies and Enthusiasm for the career. Neither the solution obtained nor the previous solutions showed an adequate adjustment to the data. The confirmatory factor analysis showed that this is one of the solutions with best fit. Continuous...

scholarly journals Evidencias de validez y fiabilidad de la versión en español del Children’s Depression Inventory-Short en población peruana

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
José Ventura-León ◽  
Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez ◽  
Shirley Tocto-Muñoz ◽  
Maryuri Torres-Maldonado ◽  
Karen Curahua-Guillén
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Children's Depression Inventory ◽  
Children’S Depression Inventory ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Children’S Depression ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors

Evidence of validity and reliability of the Spanish version of the Children’s Depression Inventory-Short in Peruvian population Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine the validity evidence of the Children’s Depression Inventory-Short (CDI-S; Kovacs, 1992), in Peruvian school children. A total of 1059 children between 7 and 12 years old participated (Mean = 9.73, SD = 1.23). The results revealed the existence of two factors related to strong loads in the exploratory factor analysis, which were corroborated by confirmatory factor analysis with good goodness-of-fit indices (CFI ≥ .97, RMSEA ≤ .04). The reliability of the CDI-S, calculated with the internal consistency method, was good in both factors (ω > .80). We conclude that the CDI-S is a valid and reliable measure in Peruvian children and should be interpreted as a test with two factors (Dysphoria and Negative self-esteem), which is consistent with previous empirical and theoretical studies. Keywords: Validation; reliability; depression; children. Resumen: El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo examinar evidencias de validez y fiabilidad de la versión en español del Children’s Depression Inventory-Short (CDI-S, Kovacs, 1992), en población peruana. Participaron 1059 niños y niñas entre 7 y 12 años (Media = 9.73, DT = 1.23). Los resultados revelaron la existencia de dos factores relacionados con cargas fuertes enel análisis factorial exploratorio, los cuales fueron corroborados mediante el análisis factorial confirmatorio con buenos índices de bondad de ajuste (CFI ≥ .97, RMSEA ≤ .04). La fiabilidad del CDI-S, calculada con el método de consistencia interna, fue buena en los dos factores (ω > .80). Se concluye que el CDI-S es una medida valida y fiable en niños peruanos y debe ser interpretada como una prueba con dos factores (Disforia y Autoestima negativa), lo cual es coherente con estudios empíricos y teóricos previos. Palabras clave: Validación; fiabilidad; depresión; niños.

scholarly journals Democracy Scale For Teacher Candidates: A Validity And Reliability Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Kaya ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Faculty Of Education

The aim of this study was to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool in order to determine the democracy levels of teacher candidates. During the scale development process in the research, the validity and reliability studies were conducted through three independent study groups. The first study group consisted of 627 students studying at the Faculty of Education in Inonu University in the 2020-2021 academic year, the second study group consisted of 324 students, and the third study group consisted of 87 students. “The Democracy Scale for Teacher Candidates” was used in the research. In the process of data analysis, SPSS 25 software was used for exploratory factor analysis and AMOS 21 software for confirmatory factor analysis. An item pool consisting of 50 items was created for the scale. The number of items was reduced to 40 by obtaining expert opinion in order to ensure the content validity of the scale. As a result of the factor analysis, it was determined that the total variance ratio explained by the single-factor scale with 17 items was 49.640%, and the internal consistency coefficient was .88. In addition to these, the values obtained as a result of the confirmatory factor analysis conducted to test the construct validity of the scale showed that the scale developed to determine the democracy levels of teacher candidates was valid and reliable.

scholarly journals Development and validation of a scale to measure volition for learning

Open Praxis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
John M. Keller ◽  
Hasan Ucar ◽  
Alper Tolga Kumtepe
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
State University ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Development And Validation

Volition explains the transition from desire, or motivation, to action especially when faced with competing goals. In learning environments, the concept refers to acting with the aim of achieving learning objectives. Despite the importance of volition in learning environments, research has rarely addressed the volition construct. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore and develop a valid and reliable scale to measure the volition construct in online and face to face learning environments. The data for this research were collected from 594 undergraduate online learners who also took some courses face to face at a state university in Turkey. After analyzing the validity and reliability of the scale, a two-factor, 13-item volition for learning scale was developed. The scale was comprised of two factors: action planning and action control. Confirmatory factor analysis results confirm the factor structure of the scale. Results indicated that the volition for learning scale is a valid and reliable instrument that can be utilized to measure learners’ volition in learning environments.

Homework Expectancy Value Scale for Undergraduates in Online Environments

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 666-673
Author(s):  
Jianzhong Xu ◽  
Xitao Fan ◽  
Jianxia Du ◽  
Zhihui Cai
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Entire Sample ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Mean Differences

Abstract. The goal of the current study was to validate the Homework Expectancy Value Scale (HEVS) for undergraduates in online learning environments. After randomly splitting the sample in halves, we conducted exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with the first half ( n = 306) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with the second half ( n = 306). Both EFA and CFA results indicated that HEVS consisted of two factors: Expectancy and Value. Given an adequate level of measurement invariance, we further examined the latent mean difference across gender for the entire sample ( n = 612). Our findings showed no statistically significant mean differences in Expectancy and Value across gender. Finally, consistent with theoretical expectations, Expectancy and Value were negatively correlated with homework distraction and the frequency of attending online classes without homework, and positively correlated with homework emotion regulation and homework completion.

Psychometric Properties of the Proactive Attitude Scale in Students at the University of Hong Kong

2003 ◽  
Vol 93 (3) ◽  
pp. 805-815
Author(s):  
John Sachs
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
First Year ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Bachelor Of Education ◽  
The University

The 15-item Proactive Attitude Scale is defined as a unidimensional measure of belief in one's ability to effect positive life changes. The current study tested the scale's unidimensionality assumption with confirmatory factor analysis on a mixed sample of 157 fourth-year Bachelor of Education ( n = 30) and first year Masters of Education ( n = 121) students from The University of Hong Kong. 49 were men and 108 women, with a median age of 31 yr. The confirmatory factor analysis showed that a two-factor congeneric model fit the data significantly better than the unidimensional model. The two factors were characterized as reflecting proactive attitude and independent mindedness, respectively. The moderate correlation between these factors clearly defined them as reflecting distinct constructs, making untenable the scale's unidimensionality assumption.

scholarly journals Developing the Counselor Attitude Scale for Spirituality in Counseling: A Validity and Reliability Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-236
Author(s):  
Figen Kasapoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
The One ◽  
T Values

The purpose of this research is to develop the Counselor Attitude Scale for Spirituality in Counseling. The study group consists of 386 (253 female, 133 male) counselors. The methods of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses are used to determine the construct validity of the scale. A single-factor structure consisting of seven items has been obtained as a result of the exploratory factor analysis. The compatibility the one-dimensional model has with the data is tested using confirmatory factor analysis. The single-factor model has been determined to have good fit indexes as a result of the analysis (RMSEA = .04, RMR = .03, GFI = .98, AGFI = .95, CFI = .99, IFI = .99, NFI = .98). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient has been calculated as .89 for the reliability analysis of the scale and the test-retest coefficient as .88; the 27% lower-upper group t values are found to be significant (p<.001). The findings show the developed scale to be psychometrically valid and reliable, and useful for assessing counselors’ attitudes towards spirituality in counseling interactions.

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