scholarly journals THE USE OF THE RASCH MODEL IN ANALYSING THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF STUDENTS’ COPING STRATEGY SCALE

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-119
Author(s):  
Maya Oktaviani ◽  
Uswatun Hasanah ◽  
Muhammad Faesal ◽  
Elmanora ◽  
Vania Zulfa
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Empirical Validity ◽  
Validity Analysis ◽  
Validity Coefficient ◽  
The Rasch Model ◽  
Model Approach

This research is part of the standardization of the Students' Coping Strategy Scale (SCSS). This study aims to reveal the content validity, empirical validity, and reliability of the SCSS. The non-test instrument consisting of 42 statements from three dimensions: problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping, and seeking social support. Content validity analysis was carried out by experts to obtain Gregory's content validity coefficient, while the empirical validity and reliability analysis by empirically testing the instrument on 211 respondents and analyzed using the Rasch model approach. The results show that Gregory's content validity coefficient is 0.714, so it needs improvement on some items that are considered unsuitable. Empirical validity analysis using WINSTEPS software shows that three items do not fit the model. The reliability coefficient of the SCSS is 0.99. Thus, the remaining 39 items are appropriate to be used to measure students' coping strategies.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Hajj Instrument (HAJI) Psychometric Properties Using Rasch Measurement

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
Muhammad Iqbal Tariq Idris ◽  
Abdul Hafidz Omar ◽  
Dayang Hjh Tiawa Awang Hj Hamid ◽  
Fahmi Bahri Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Rasch Measurement ◽  
Mental Toughness ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Item Fit ◽  
The Rasch Model ◽  
Physical Care

<p>Hajj Instrument (HAJI) was developed to determine hajj pilgrim’s wellness. This study used Rasch measurement to evaluate the psychometric properties including validity and reliability of the HAJI. The respondents involved in this study were 300 comprised of Malaysian hajj pilgrims. HAJI consists of eight constructs namely physical care, physical activity, healthy eating, knowledge, mental toughness, intrapersonal, interpersonal and relationship with Creator and natures. Validity of each construct and content was determined through dimensionality, item fit and item polarity while the reliability was achieved by administered person and item separation. The results showed that the reliability for both item and person were 0.99 and 0.96 respectively. Besides, there were no items need to be dropped based on PTMEA CORR and INFIT MNSQ results. The study revealed that the items of HAJI fit the Rasch model as well as able to measure hajj pilgrim’s wellness. </p>

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Scale, Role Taking in Caregivers of People with Chronic Disease, ROL

10.3823/2575 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauricio Arias ◽  
Sonia Carreño ◽  
Lorena Chaparro
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Role Taking ◽  
Phase Study

Objective: To determine face, content, and construct validity, and internal consistency of ROL scale. Methods and Findings: A three-phase study was conducted. First, content analysis of the scale was carried out consulting 10 professional experts. Then, face validity was analyzed with 60 caregivers. Finally, construct validity was evaluated by performing an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with 110 participants. Internal consistency of ROL scale was also assessed. Face validity of ROL scale reached a high acceptance index in three dimensions: role performance (0.97), role organization (0.98), and response to the role (0.98). Content validity showed coherence, clarity, and relevance of the scale. From factor analysis, three components emerged and were grouped in the same manner for varimax, quartimax, and equimax rotations. Cronbach's alpha was 0.816, which is an acceptable overall value. Conclusion: ROL scale makes objective the concept of role taking in family caregivers of people with chronic disease. It demonstrated to have acceptable reliability, and construct, face, and content validity to be used in the Colombian context. Keywords: Validation Study, Caregivers, Health Transitions, Chronic Disease.

scholarly journals The direction of the response scale matters – accounting for the unit of measurement

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 871-891
Author(s):  
Thomas Salzberger ◽  
Monika Koller
Keyword(s):  
Rasch Model ◽  
Measurement Theory ◽  
Measurement Precision ◽  
Spatial Proximity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Response Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Unit Of Measurement ◽  
The Rasch Model

Purpose Psychometric analyses of self-administered questionnaire data tend to focus on items and instruments as a whole. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the functioning of the response scale and its impact on measurement precision. In terms of the response scale direction, existing evidence is mixed and inconclusive. Design/methodology/approach Three experiments are conducted to examine the functioning of response scales of different direction, ranging from agree to disagree versus from disagree to agree. The response scale direction effect is exemplified by two different latent constructs by applying the Rasch model for measurement. Findings The agree-to-disagree format generally performs better than the disagree-to-agree variant with spatial proximity between the statement and the agree-pole of the scale appearing to drive the effect. The difference is essentially related to the unit of measurement. Research limitations/implications A careful investigation of the functioning of the response scale should be part of every psychometric assessment. The framework of Rasch measurement theory offers unique opportunities in this regard. Practical implications Besides content, validity and reliability, academics and practitioners utilising published measurement instruments are advised to consider any evidence on the response scale functioning that is available. Originality/value The study exemplifies the application of the Rasch model to assess measurement precision as a function of the design of the response scale. The methodology raises the awareness for the unit of measurement, which typically remains hidden.

scholarly journals A Competency-Based Approach to Pass/Fail Decisions: An Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazdar E. Alkhateeb ◽  
Ali Al-Dabbagh ◽  
Yaseen Mohammed ◽  
Mohammed Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Standard Setting ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
High Stakes Assessment ◽  
Sufficient Degree ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
The Rasch Model

Any high-stakes assessment that leads to an important decision requires careful consideration in determining whether a student passes or fails. Despite the implementation of many standard-setting methods in clinical examinations, concerns remain about the reliability of pass/fail decisions in high stakes assessment, especially clinical assessment. This observational study proposes a defensible pass/fail decision based on the number of failed competencies. In the study conducted in Erbil, Iraq, in June 2018, results were obtained for 150 medical students on their final objective structured clinical examination. Cutoff scores and pass/fail decisions were calculated using the modified Angoff, borderline, borderline-regression, and holistic methods. The results were compared with each other and with a new competency method using Cohen’s kappa. Rasch analysis was used to compare the consistency of competency data with Rasch model estimates. The competency method resulted in 40 (26.7%) students failing, compared with 76 (50.6%), 37 (24.6%), 35 (23.3%), and 13 (8%) for the modified Angoff, borderline, borderline regression, and holistic methods, respectively. The competency method demonstrated a sufficient degree of fit to the Rasch model (mean outfit and infit statistics of 0.961 and 0.960, respectively). In conclusion, the competency method was more stringent in determining pass/fail, compared with other standard-setting methods, except for the modified Angoff method. The fit of competency data to the Rasch model provides evidence for the validity and reliability of pass/fail decisions.

scholarly journals Aplikasi Rasch Model: Pengembangan Fluids Assessment (Fass) Berdasarkan Taxonomy of Introductory Physics Problems (TIPP)

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dafrida Nur Angraeni ◽  
Andri Suherman ◽  
Yudi Guntara
Keyword(s):  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Introductory Physics ◽  
Difficulty Level ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
The Rasch Model ◽  
Physics Problems

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menghasilkan produk Fluids Assessment (FAss) berdasarkan Taxonomy of Introductory Physics Problems (TIPP) yang layak pada materi fluida dinamis. Analisis validitas menggunakan pendekatan Item Response Theory (IRT) dengan satu Parameter Logistik (PL) yakni parameter tingkat kesukaran atau lebih dikenal dengan Rasch Model. Selain itu, produk yang dihasilkan dianalisis dengan pendekatan teori klasik untuk melihat daya beda dan efektivitas distraktor. Penelitian ini merupakan Research and Development dengan mengadaptasi model pengembangan Borg and Gall. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 34 butir soal dinyatakan valid menurut para ahli dengan analisis Content Validity Ratio (CVR). Sedangkan hasil analisis berdasarkan Rasch Model menunjukkan 17 butir soal valid dan reliabilitas soal diperoleh sebesar 0,90 dengan kategori baik. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa Fass memiliki tingkat kesukaran relatif sedang, daya beda yang baik, dan pengecoh yang berfungsi. Hasil implementasi menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar siswa mengusai setiap level TIPP kecuali level 3a, 4d dan 4c yang berkaitan dengan matching, investigating, dan experimenting. The purpose of this study was to produce a Fluids Assessment (FAss) product based on an appropriate Taxonomy of Introductory Physics Problems (TIPP) on dynamic fluid material. Validity analysis uses the Item Response Theory (IRT) approach with a Parameter Logistic (PL), which is a difficulty level parameter or better known as the Rasch Model. Also, the resulting product was analyzed with a classical theoretical approach to see the difference in distinguishing power and effectiveness of the distractor. This research is a Research and Development by adapting the development model of Borg and Gall. The results showed that 34 items were declared valid according to experts with Content Validity Ratio (CVR) analysis. While the analysis based on the Rasch Model shows that 17 items are valid and the reliability of the questions is 0.90 in the good category, it can conclude that the Fass has a relatively moderate level of difficulty, a good difference in power, and a deception that works. The results of the implementation showed that most students mastered every level of TIPP except level 3a, 4d, and 4c relating to matching, investigating, and experimenting.

Validity and Reliability of an Arabic Modified Version of the Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 947-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelfattah I. Elkorashy
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Classical Model ◽  
Mental Ability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Arab Culture ◽  
The Rasch Model ◽  
Adequate Evidence

An Arabic modified version of the Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test was administered to 400 boys and girls in secondary school. Their ages ranged from 15 to 23 years ( M = 16.2 yr., SD = 1.4). The validity and reliability of the test were estimated according to the classical model and the Rasch model and adequate evidence of validity and reliability were obtained, supporting the efficiency and the suitability of the test as a measure of mental ability in the Arab culture.

scholarly journals Evaluating Construct Validity and Reliability of Intention to Transfer Training Conduct Instrument Using Rasch Model Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaliza Shafie ◽  
Faizah Abd Majid ◽  
Teoh Sian Hoon ◽  
Siti Maftuhah Damio
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Transfer Training ◽  
Point Measure ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Rasch Model

The impact of the Industry Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) in the workplace requires organisations to ensure clerical employees can effectively transfer their newly acquired knowledge and skills learned in training back into the workplace. Hence, an instrument is required to identify factors influencing the intention to transfer training conduct amongst clerical employees. Thus, this paper presents the evaluation of construct validity and reliability of the new instrument to confirm its objectivity and clarity in measuring the constructs under study as intended. This four-point Likert-type scale instrument consists of 72 self-assessment items that represent 12 constructs. The Rasch Model was then employed to analyse the construct validity and reliability by evaluating the suitability of items in the respective constructs on the instrument. The item and person reliability and strata indices, point-measure correlation, and outfit mean square values were examined. The analysis found that three constructs in the item and person reliability index and eight constructs in the item and person reliability strata index were low but adequate and met the Rasch Model measurement acceptable level. Meanwhile, point-measure correlation values for all constructs fulfilled the criteria. Finally, the outfit mean square values established that 65 items in the constructs were found to be fit, whereas seven items were misfits which require improvement. Subsequently, the seven misfit items were improved as the item and person reliability values could be increased, thus the items were retained. Thereafter, the instrument was ready to be used for data collection in the actual study.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of cognitive tests study and development of elementary curriculum using Rasch model

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Erfan ◽  
Mohammad Archi Maulyda ◽  
Ida Ermiana ◽  
Vivi Rachmatul Hidayati ◽  
Arif Widodo
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Reliability Index ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Curriculum Study ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Level ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Rasch Model

The instrument for measuring knowledge in the subject of Elementary School Curriculum Study and Development has been created to measure students' understanding of teacher candidates in applying concepts, implications and curriculum development at the elementary school level. In order to make reliable and feasible instrument for measuring students knowledge in the subject of Elementary School Curriculum Study and Development, this study aims to produce empirical evidence about the validity and reliability of test instruments using the Rasch model analysis. The study was conducted by testing 20 items on 142 elementary school teacher candidate at one of the State Universities in the City of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. The validity and reliability of the instrument were measured by the Rasch analysis model using the Winstep program. The one-dimensional testing of 20 items has a variance measured at 42.7% which exceeds the minimum points of 40.0% desired by the Rasch model. The reliability index of the respondents was 0.65 and the item reliability index was 0.98. All items show a positive value for Point Measure Correlation (PMC) in terms of item polarity which means there is no conflict between the item and the construct being measured. Outfit Mean Square value also shows that all items that almost all items have an MNSQ Outfit value smaller than 1.5 which means the measurement value can be said to be productive except for item 13 (3.77) and item 16 (3.77). Both of these items need to be re-examined because they have problems in measuring their validity. The results of this study have proven that the knowledge measurement test instrument in the Elementary School Curriculum Study and Development course has validity and reliability values that meet and are empirically feasible to be used in measuring Basic School Curriculum Study and Development knowledge for prospective teacher students.

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