scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of a Novel Futsal Special Performance Test Designed to Measure Skills and Anaerobic Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1096-1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farid Farhani ◽  
Hamid Rajabi ◽  
Raoof Negaresh ◽  
Ajmol Ali ◽  
Sadegh Amani Shalamzari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Performance Time ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Familiarization Session

Purpose: To examine the validity and reliability of a novel futsal special performance test (FSPT) as a measure of futsal performance and skills. Methods: Thirty-six futsal players with different levels of experience were recruited and divided into 2 groups (elite and nonelite). Players participated in 4 sessions (at least 7 d apart): (1) familiarization session, (2) anaerobic power (Wingate test), (3) FSPT trial 1, and (4) FSPT trial 2. The FSPT was carried out on a futsal court (wooden sprung floor) and skills such as dribbling, rotation, long and short passing, and shooting were examined. Content validity was assessed by 6 experienced futsal coaches and instructors. Results: There was a significant correlation between FSPT and various aspects of anaerobic power (r = .5–.91; P ≤ .001). Moreover, significant large correlations were observed between test and retest of FSPT (r = .77; 95% confidence interval [CI], .56–.98; P ≤ .001). All instructors and coaches confirmed the content validity. There was high interrater reliability of the FSPT (r = .89; 95% CI, .85–.93; P < .001). FSPT total time (P = .001), penalty time (P = .022), and performance time (P = .001) were superior in elite relative to nonelite players. Anaerobic power was greater in elite players (P < .001). Conclusion: The results support the use of the FSPT to assess futsal players’ performance in conjunction with skill and anaerobic fitness.

Validity and Reliability of Mathematical Visual Literacy Skills Based on Avgerinou’s Vilual Literacy Index

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1102-1121
Author(s):  
Raja Lailatul Zuraida Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Visual Literacy ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Principal Component Axis ◽  
Bartlett’S Test

There is much literature on visual literacy across different fields of knowledge. Even so, generally there is a gap of literature that deals with measuring mathematical visual literacy skills. The objective of this paper is to produce empirical data on reliability and validity of mathematical visual literacy skills instrument. The development of items was based on the skills outlined Avgerinou’s VL Index (2007. The early stage in validating the instrument required researchers to seek face validity and content validity from panels of experts. Face validity was based on subjective judgements of the items. Meanwhile, content validity was determined by Content Validity Index (CVI) which is computed using Item-CVI (I-CVI) and Scale-CVI (S-CVI). Each mathematical visual literacy skills had accepted S-CVI values ranging from 0.86 to 1.00 but items with low I-CVI values were deleted. Next, construct validity and reliability was determined by using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Cronbach’s alpha respectively. The instrument, consisting of 43 items was assessed on 428 pre-university students. Students’ responses were scored using analytical rubric developed by researchers. Using Principal Component Axis (PCA) and varimax rotation, EFA was carried out where 40 retaining items were extracted to 7 factors, representing each visual literacy skills. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) of 0.721, significant Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity (BTS), communalities anti images ranging between 0.308-0.721 and 0.503-0.835 respectively, 7 extracted factors explaining 53.685% of the total variance, factor loadings of ±0.520 and more, and overall Cronbach’s alphas of instrument recorded at 0.82, explained the complete validity and reliability of the instrument.

Prodigality in Islamic lifestyle: a new scale development

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
hossein emari
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Islamic Schools ◽  
Structure Reliability ◽  
Item Scale

Purpose – This study aims to propose a new construct – prodigality and develop a measurement scale to support the construct. Design/methodology/approach – Combining the paradigms of Churchill, Malhotra and Birks, the item generation and content validity yielded the development of a modified scale. Three main steps in assessment of the scale: dimensional structure, reliability and validity led to the development of a prodigality scale. A total of 32 items were generated, through assessing Qur’anic verses that are related to Muslim consumption patterns linked to in Islam. Findings – In total, 23 items remained after content validity. A pre-test using exploratory factor analysis on the 23-item scale created a two-factor scale. According to extracted validity and reliability scores, prodigality scale was statistically supported. A pool of nine items is proposed for the eventual measurement of the prodigality. Research limitations/implications – The proposed measurement scale warrants further exploratory study. Future research should assess the validity across different Muslim geographies and Islamic schools of thought and practice. Originality/value – Prodigality is proposed as a new construct that focuses primarily on the Qur’an and seeks to achieve relevance and acceptance by both Sunni and Shia denominations. The measurement scale is believed to extend the existing body of literature and contribute new knowledge on Muslim consumption.

The Carers' Needs Assessment for Dementia (CNA-D): development, validity and reliability

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Wancata ◽  
Monika Krautgartner ◽  
Julia Berner ◽  
Rainer Alexandrowicz ◽  
Anne Unger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Problem Area ◽  
Service Planning ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Dementia Caregivers ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Research Interview ◽  
Zarit Burden Inventory

Background: A variety of interventions are available to support the caregivers of dementia patients. For the purposes of service planning, we developed an instrument to assess the needs of these caregivers and to determine whether needs are met. The reliability and validity of this new instrument was also investigated.Methods: The development of the Carers' Needs Assessment for Dementia (CNA-D), was based on in-depth interviews and a focus group. The combined inter-rater and test–retest reliability was investigated among 45 dementia caregivers. Correlations of the CNA-D with the Zarit Burden Inventory were used to analyze concurrent validity. Content validity was investigated by performing a separate survey among 40 caregivers and 40 professionals.Results: The CNA-D is a semi-structured research interview including 18 problem areas. For each problem area, the CNA-D offers several possible interventions. The relevance of the problem areas and the interventions (content validity) was confirmed by most of the study participants. Significant positive associations were found between the total score of the Zarit Burden Inventory and the number of problems and the number of unmet needs according to the CNA-D. The agreement between the interviewers was “excellent” (κ above 0.75) in 73.7% of the problem areas and in 69.9% of the interventions.Conclusions: The CNA-D is a valid and reliable instrument for comprehensively assessing the needs of dementia caregivers.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Arabic Version of a Questionnaire Assessing Pain, Discomfort and Related Jaw Function Impairment after Extraction of Primary Teeth in Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Reem Naaman ◽  
Azza A. El-Housseiny ◽  
Najlaa Alamoudi ◽  
Narmin Helal ◽  
Rahaf Sahhaf
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
English Language ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Extraction Procedure ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Site Factor

This study aims to translate a previously published English language questionnaire that assessed pain and discomfort after the extraction of primary teeth in children into Arabic, and evaluate its validity and reliability. All participating children (n = 120), aged 9 to 12-years-old, completed the 33-item Arabic version questionnaire after the extraction procedure had taken place. The questionnaire included three parts that were completed at three different times, namely, immediately, the first evening, and one week after the extraction procedure. Internal consistency, content validity, criterion validity, and factor analysis were performed. The results showed a good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.83), acceptable criterion validity with a significantly strong correlation with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and satisfactory content validity (average content validity index (CVI = 0.90). The final factor model was comprised of four factors with an eigenvalue greater than 1, explaining 70% of the common variance. The identified factors were labeled as follows: Factor 1—analgesic consumption; Factor 2—expression of discomfort from the extraction site; Factor 3—perception of masticatory capability; and Factor 4—pain/discomfort from the dental extraction procedure. Based on the results, a shorter form of the questionnaire had satisfactory psychometric characteristics and can be used with children within the selected age group.

Development of an Observational Instrument to Measure Mother-Infant Separation Post Birth

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gene Cranston Anderson ◽  
Doreen Radjenovic ◽  
Sheau-Huey Chiu ◽  
Michael Conlon ◽  
Ann E. Lane
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Newborn Infants ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Validity Indices ◽  
Observational Measure ◽  
Using Data

The importance of the timing, quality, and quantity of early maternal-infant contact has gained prominence over the years. However, no researcher has adequately documented the nature of maternal-infant contact and separation. This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Index of Mother-Infant Separation (IMIS), pronounced “I miss,” which is a 37-item observational measure of the process of mother-infant contact or separation post birth. Assessment of reliability and validity of the IMIS was conducted using data collected in a randomized clinical trial with 224 healthy newborn infants assigned at 1 hour post birth to self-regulatory or routine nursery care (control) groups. Time-sampled observations occurred every 15 minutes. Content validity indices of the IMIS, determined by nine nationally known perinatal experts, were 77% to 100% for instrument items. Construct validity was supported through known-groups hypothesis testing (p < .0001). Interrater reliability was from 86% to 90%. The IMIS is a valid observational measure of maternal contact when raters are trained to score it reliably.

scholarly journals Basics Statistics Critical Thinking Test : Reliability and Validity Issues

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Mohd Afifi Baharudin Setambah ◽  
Nor'ain Mohd Tajudin ◽  
Mazlini Adnan
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Good Measurement

This study aims to examine the validity and reliability of Statistics Critical Thinking Test (SCTT) for Institute of Teachers Education students using the Content Validity Index (CVI). The assessment was conducted through the evaluation by 3 experts and 30 students selected via purposive sampling. The instrument involved 30 items with two main constructs such as evaluation and interpretation. The result of analysis, CVI is 0.99. This instrument also has 0.71 of reliability value. The results of the study prove that the instrument has good validity and reliability. SCTT has a great potential to be promoted as a good measurement instrument. This instrument is recommended to be used to measure critical thinking level for others college students.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Anesthesia Surrendering Instrument

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3065
Author(s):  
Hanna Lee ◽  
Ji-Soon Kang ◽  
Jeong-Won Han
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Item Level ◽  
Korean Adult ◽  
Study Population

This study examined the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the anesthesia surrendering instrument (ASI), which was originally developed to measure anesthesia surrendering in Swedish adults. The study population consisted of 306 patients who received general anesthesia for abdominal, breast, knee, hip, lower back, or shoulder surgery in ten hospitals across five regions of Korea from June to September 2019. The validity of the content, construct, and criterion used, and the reliability of the ASI were assessed. The results showed that the instrument had appropriate content validity; the item-level content validity index ranged between 0.80 and 1.00, and the scale-level content validity index was 0.90. The construct validity test results confirmed four sub-categories with a total of 26 items, and the internal consistency reliability tests showed Cronbach’s alpha values ranging between 0.71 and 0.88. The study findings confirmed the applicability of this instrument for measuring anesthesia surrendering in Korean adults. These results provide a foundation for future studies on anesthesia surrendering in Korean adult patients.

The Group Activity Form: Is it Valid and Reliable?

2002 ◽  
Vol 65 (6) ◽  
pp. 283-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lene Thorgrimsen ◽  
Louise Kennedy ◽  
Cathy Douglas ◽  
Chris Garcia ◽  
Mike Bender
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Group Activity ◽  
Assessment Procedure ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Activity Form ◽  
Group Members

The Group Activity Form (GAF; expanded from Bender et al 1987), a tool for evaluating group members' participation in group sessions, has been successfully used, but its reliability and validity have not been established. This was the aim of the present study. In order to investigate the interrater reliability of the GAF, three independent raters used the GAF to score 96 people with dementia attending a reminiscence group. The group was conducted by the occupational therapy department in an assessment ward for people with dementia. To explore the concurrent validity of the GAF, it was hypothesised that, with this client group, a correlation could be expected between how successful the group members were in engaging in group activity, measured by the GAF, and their cognitive abilities. To measure the latter, the Clifton Assessment Procedure for the Elderly (CAPE; Pattie and Gilleard 1979), a measure well established and validated in this setting, was used. The results showed a significant interrater reliability on all the items of the GAF. There was some evidence for the hypothesised correlation between the GAF and the CAPE. This study is a useful starting point for further research to investigate other aspects of the validity and reliability of the GAF.

scholarly journals Knowledge Transfer through Mobile Application Needs Questionnaire: Validity and Reliability

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Melati Fajarini ◽  
Sri Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Validity Assessment ◽  
Questionnaire Validity ◽  
User Friendly

Introduction: Knowledge transfer through mobile application needs assessment   to develop a user-friendly technology. However, the means to measure the need is unavailable. An instrument was developed from the Joanna Briggs new model of EBP to examine the nurses’ needs. This study aims to examine the reliability and validity of knowledge transfer through mobile application needs questionnaire for nurses. Methods: The validity of the questionnaire was examined for its content with Content Validity Index (CVI). CVI was measured for its relevance, ambiguity, clarity and simplicity on each item (I-CVI) and scale (S-CVI). Content validity assessment forms and guidelines were given to six experts in nursing and computer sciences. Their suggestions contributed to the questionnaire revision. Subsequently, the online questionnaire was completed by 40 nurses randomly selected in a hospital in Depok City. Internal consistency was analyzed for the reliability. Results: The CVI of this questionnaire is high with mean of I-CVI and S-CVI at 0.96 relevance, 0.98 ambiguity, 0.97 clarity and 0.94 simplicity. Cronbach’s alpha shows that the internal consistency is acceptable (0.87). Conclusion: The questionnaire is content valid and reliable. This questionnaire can be used to measure those needs and contribute to the design of a user-friendly mobile application.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of Turkish version of the Food–Mood Questionnaire for university students

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Nazlı Nur Aslan Çin ◽  
Betül Şeref ◽  
Ayşe Özfer Özçelik ◽  
Serdar Atav ◽  
Lina Begdache
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Validity Assessment ◽  
Fit Index

Abstract Objective: This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Food–Mood Questionnaire (FMQ) for university students. Design: The original questionnaire developed by Begdache et al. (2019) was modified and translated into Turkish. The content validation ratio (CVR) and the content validity index (CVI) were used for content validity assessment. The construct validity was assessed by exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on data collected on university students who completed the survey online. Pearson’s correlation coefficients and Cronbach’s α were used to assess reliability and validity (P < 0·05). Setting: This study was conducted at five different universities in Turkey. Participants: A total of 251 (67 males and 184 females) undergraduate students participated in the study. Of these, seventy-five students completed a pre- and post-test assessment. Results: In the current study, 251 university students with a mean age of 21·9 ± 4·1 years participated. The mean CVR and CVI were 0·96 and 0·98, respectively. Factor loadings ranged from 0·341 to 0·863, and item total score correlations ranged from 0·142 to 0·749. Cronbach’s α coefficient was 0·633 for the whole scale. Five factors were extracted that had a good fit in CFA (χ2/DF = 1·37, root mean error of approximation: 0·039, goodness-of-fit index: 0·911 and comparative fit index: 0·933). Conclusions: The Turkish FMQ is a valid and a reliable tool for university students. FMQ can be used by clinicians or researchers to examine the mental distress and dietary patterns of university students. Further testing of the FMQ is required for validation in the general population.

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