Comparative Study of Factor Structure of Raven's Coloured Progressive Matrices

1980 ◽  
Vol 51 (3_suppl2) ◽  
pp. 1244-1246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armin Schmidtke ◽  
Sylvia Schaller
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Similarity Coefficient ◽  
Abstract Reasoning ◽  
High Similarity ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Factor Matrix ◽  
Perceptual Closure ◽  
Mean Similarity ◽  
Three Factor

The Raven Coloured Progressive Matrices were administered on group or individual bases to children ranging in age from 4 yr. 9 mo. to 11 yr. 0 mo. ( N = 728). Factor analysis yielded three factors: 1. Perceptual closure involving complex figures and patterns with heterogeneous inner structures, 2. Concrete and abstract reasoning, 3. Completion of homogeneous patterns and recognition of given elements. Factor matrix comparisons across age groups resulted in a mean similarity coefficient of .75. Comparisons of data with earlier analyses also resulted in high similarity. This supports the hypothesis of a three-factor structure rather than a four-factor solution or a simple dual classification into items which can be solved by perceptual processes and those which require conceptual solutions.

Structural Validity of the Professional Development Profile of the LoTi Digital-Age Survey

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vandhana Mehta ◽  
Darrell M. Hull
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
The United States ◽  
Parallel Analysis ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Teacher Instructional Practices ◽  
Three Factor

The present study was used to examine the structural construct validity of the Professional Development Profile of the LoTi Digital-Age Survey, a measure of teacher instructional practices with technology in the classroom. Teacher responses ( N = 2,840) from across the United States were used to assess factor structure of the instrument using exploratory and confirmatory analyses. Parallel analysis suggests retaining a five-factor solution compared to the MAP test that suggests retaining a three-factor solution. Both analyses (EFA and CFA) indicate a revised factor structure, also known as the Professional Development Profile, of the survey. Two hypothesized factors were composed of items that did not cover or accurately measure the content of traits purported to be assessed. Problematic items, such as items with cross-loadings, are discussed and suggestions for item retention and conceptualization of the structure of the instrument.

Factor Structure and Factorial Replication of a New Measure of the Type a Behavior Pattern

1987 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Leak ◽  
Karen Flotte
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Behavior Pattern ◽  
Type A ◽  
Type A Behavior ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Type A Behavior Pattern ◽  
Factor Matching ◽  
Three Factor

The present study presents the first known use of the A-B Rating Scale, a measure of Type A behavior, with 276 female college students. The purpose of this research was to explore the factor structure of the A-B scale and especially to attempt a replication of the factor structure across samples. Analysis gave a three-factor solution (Drivenness, Hypomania, and Leadership). Congruence coefficients indicated that the scale possesses significant factor matching across some of the factors. Research aimed at assessing the criterion validity of the three factors is called for.

scholarly journals Factor Structure, Internal Consistency, and Screening Sensitivity of the GARS-2 in a Developmental Disabilities Sample

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin A. Volker ◽  
Elissa H. Dua ◽  
Christopher Lopata ◽  
Marcus L. Thomeer ◽  
Jennifer A. Toomey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Cut Score ◽  
Gilliam Autism Rating Scale ◽  
Screening Sensitivity ◽  
Three Factor

The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2) is a widely used screening instrument that assists in the identification and diagnosis of autism. The purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure, internal consistency, and screening sensitivity of the GARS-2 using ratings from special education teaching staff for a sample of 240 individuals with autism or other significant developmental disabilities. Exploratory factor analysis yielded a correlated three-factor solution similar to that found in 2005 by Lecavalier for the original GARS. Though the three factors appeared to be reasonably consistent with the intended constructs of the three GARS-2 subscales, the analysis indicated that more than a third of the GARS-2 items were assigned to the wrong subscale. Internal consistency estimates met or exceeded standards for screening and were generally higher than those in previous studies. Screening sensitivity was .65 and specificity was .81 for the Autism Index using a cut score of 85. Based on these findings, recommendations are made for instrument revision.

The structure of time perspective: Age-related differences in Poland

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malgorzata Sobol-Kwapinska ◽  
Aneta Przepiorka ◽  
Philip P Zimbardo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Time Perspective ◽  
Developmental Change ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Separate Factor ◽  
Three Factor

The purpose of the paper is to present the main findings on the factor structure of time perspective measured using the Polish version of the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (Zimbardo and Boyd, 1999) in different age groups. A total of 2789 adults took part in the study. Confirmatory factor analysis of Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory items was conducted in a group of respondents aged 18–78 years to verify the original five-factor structure. Separate principal component analyses were carried out for three age groups: 18–27, 28–39, and 40–65 years old. In the group of students, a fairly clear five-factor structure of time perspective was found. In the group of the oldest respondents, a three-factor structure emerged, which can be described as follows: Past-Negative combined with Present-Fatalistic, Past-Positive combined with Future, and a separate factor corresponding to the Present-Hedonistic scale. Differences in the factor structure of time perspective were interpreted in the context of developmental change.

scholarly journals Factor structure of intelligence test battery KOG9

Psihologija ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-505
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Lazarevic ◽  
Goran Knezevic
Keyword(s):  
Parallel Processing ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Cognitive Complexity ◽  
Cybernetic Model ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Cognitive Efficiency ◽  
Perceptual Test ◽  
Factor Congruence ◽  
Sample Stability ◽  
Three Factor

Authors of Cybernetic model of cognitive functioning designed a battery of tests (KOG9), based on the model in order to assess cognitive efficiency. Authors assert that scale's factor structure comprises the three factors: perceptive, serial and parallel processing. Results of the previous research as well as the logical analysis of the origin and content of the tests suggested the possibility that more parsimonious two-factor solution can explain the structure of the correlations among them equally well. KOG9 battery was administered to 1116 students of Faculty of sport and physical education and students from Department of Psychology in order to study its latent structure. In spite of the fact that factor congruence analyses suggested higher robustness (cross-sample stability) of the two-factor solution, results of both EFA and CFA spoke in favor of the three-factor solution. The problem of the lack of stability of the three-factor solution was located in not particularly well targeted choice of the markers of the efficacy of perceptual processing. The suggestion is to preserve the calculation of all three group scores, with some corrections. First of all, tests CF2 and/or GT7 should be replaced by some other perceptual test/tests of lower cognitive complexity. Some of the tests tapping parallel processing should be replaced by those more in line with the logic of the model.

The Cognitive Map of Occupations: Factor Structure in a Spanish Sample

1999 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Teresa Muñoz Sastre ◽  
Etienne Mullet ◽  
Christèle Semin
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Cognitive Map ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Correlated Factors ◽  
Three Factor

Summary: The present work was aimed at assessing the factorial structure of Gottfredson's (1981) cognitive map of occupations. Participants, 500 Spanish pupils aged 14 years, were presented 129 occupations derived from Shinar's (1975) questionnaire, and asked to rate each occupation on one of 10 different scales derived from Gottfredson 's work: femininity, masculinity, prestige, income, realistic, research, artistic, social, entrepreneurial, and conventional. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted on the 129 × 10 matrix of means. The best solution was found to be a three-factor solution, with an independent social status factor and two correlated factors: gender and creativity.

Factor Structure and Subtest Differences on the Preschool Behavior Questionnaire in a Latino, African-American, Euro-American, and Asian Preschool Population

1999 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 936-942
Author(s):  
Ronn Johnson ◽  
Francisco C. Gomez ◽  
Kathy Sanders-Phillips
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Head Start ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Asian Children ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
American Children ◽  
Three Factor

This study examined the factor structure of the Preschool Behavior Questionnaire in a sample of African-American, Euro-American, Asian, and Hispanic children. The sample consisted of 304 children (141 boys, 163 girls) 3- and 4-yr.-old and enrolled in Head Start. A principal component analysis with a varimax rotation was conducted and two- and three-factor solutions were extracted. A two-factor solution produced a clear interpretive structure representing Fowler and Park's 1979 Aggressive-Hyperactive-Distractible and Anxious-Fearful factors. Even though a three-factor solution was statistically appropriate, extracting more than two factors yielded dimensions difficult to interpret. Examination of subscale differences among ethnic groups indicated significant group effect for ethnicity. Further examination showed that Euro-American children are rated significantly higher on the Anxious subtest than Latino, African-American, and Asian children, but there were no other subscale differences. Clinical and research implications ate discussed.

scholarly journals What Do Customers Demand from Drug Stores in Japan? Construct Validity and Factor Structure of a Cross-Sectional Survey

Pharmacy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuuki Minamida ◽  
Naoko Yoshida ◽  
Mio Nishimaki-Tomizu ◽  
Misato Hanada ◽  
Kazuko Kimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Customer Survey ◽  
Three Factor

Studies concerning patient demands are mainly conducted at hospitals and pharmacies, whereas few surveys have been conducted on drug stores. The demand for drug stores is estimated to be increasing with growing needs for self-medication. Thus, conducting a customer survey at drug stores is thought to be valuable. The aim of the current study was to clarify the structure of customers’ demands for drug stores. The survey was conducted on 190 customers of 19 drug stores in Japan. The questionnaire consisted of 24 items using a 9-point Likert scale. The IBM SPSS Statistics version 23 (IBM Japan, Tokyo, Japan) and Amos version 5 (IBM Japan, Tokyo, Japan) were utilized to perform factor analysis. Gender did not influence the response to each question. Factor analysis showed that the structure of customers’ demands consisted of three factors: (1) an explanation about medicine, (2) staff’s manners, and (3) location of drug stores. Because fit indices suggested a good fit, this three-factor solution was adopted as the final factor structure. This study demonstrated the structure of customers’ demands for drug stores, with the potential for use in promotion of self-medication.

Factor Analysis of the Intermediate Category Test

1996 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 851-855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald B. Livingston ◽  
Robert M. Gray ◽  
Ruth A. Haak
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Total Variance ◽  
Factor Scores ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Category Test ◽  
Heterogeneous Sample ◽  
Factor Index ◽  
Three Factor

This study examined the factor structure of the six subtests of the Intermediate Category Test in a heterogeneous sample of school-referred students, age 9 to 14 years. A three-factor solution emerged that accounted for approximately 72% of the total variance. This indicates that the test measures multiple underlying constructs in this school-referred sample. Clinical and educational interpretations may be enhanced by utilizing factor scores that reflect the multiple abilities assessed. Recommendations for developing factor/index scores are provided.

scholarly journals Hyperacusis Questionnaire as a Tool for Measuring Hypersensitivity to Sound in a Tinnitus Research Population

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Fackrell ◽  
Constance Fearnley ◽  
Derek J. Hoare ◽  
Magdalena Sereda
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Three Factor

Hypersensitivity to external sounds is often comorbid with tinnitus and may be significant for adherence to certain types of tinnitus management. Therefore, a clear measure of sensitivity to sound is important. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ) for use as a measurement tool using data from a sample of 264 adults who took part in tinnitus research. We evaluated the HQ factor structure, internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validity, and floor and ceiling effects. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.88) and moderate correlations were observed between the HQ, uncomfortable loudness levels, and other health questionnaires. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the original HQ three-factor solution and a one-factor solution were both a poor fit to the data. Four problematic items were removed and exploratory factor analysis identified a two-factor (attentional and social) solution. The original three-factor structure of the HQ was not confirmed. All fourteen items do not accurately assess hypersensitivity to sound in a tinnitus population. We propose a 10-item (2-factor) version of the HQ, which will need to be confirmed using a new tinnitus and perhaps nontinnitus population.

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