A Comparative Study of Two Tests of Supervisory Knowledge

1966 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 535-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. J. Thumin ◽  
D. S. Page
Keyword(s):  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
College Education ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
Electric Company ◽  
College Training ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Supervisory Practices ◽  
Personnel Department ◽  
Supervisory Experience

The objective of the present study was to obtain a comparative assessment of two supervisory knowledge tests (the Supervisory Practices Inventory and the Supervisory Inventory on Human Relations) in terms of face and concurrent validity, time required for administration—and correlation with age, supervisory experience, and college education. Both tests were administered to 55 supervisors with the Emerson Electric Company, after which they were asked to indicate which test, in their opinion, would do the better job of measuring a man's knowledge of supervisory procedure, and which would yield, for them, the better score. Statistical analysis revealed that neither test had a significant correlation with supervisory effectiveness, using Personnel Department rankings as the criterion. In terms of relative face validity (i.e., acceptance by supervisors) the Supervisory Inventory on Human Relations was superior. This test also had a significant relationship with college training, although neither test was significantly related to age of employee or supervisory experience. The tests were equivalent in time required for administration.

The Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Schema Questionnaire for Children (SQC)

2004 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Stallard ◽  
Helen Rayner
Keyword(s):  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Early Maladaptive Schemas ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Cognitive Schema ◽  
Initial Results ◽  
Schema Questionnaire

This study describes the development and initial evaluation of a cognitive schema questionnaire for children. The Schema Questionnaire for Children (SQC) was designed to capture the 15 early maladaptive schemas proposed by Young (1990). Face validity of the questionnaire items as assessed by a group of CBT experts (n=16) was good. Concurrent validity was assessed by asking 47 school children aged 11–16 years of age to complete both the (SQC) and a British version of the 75 item Young's Schema Questionnaire short form (YSC-S). Significant correlations were obtained for 10 of the 15 schemas, with a further two approaching statistical significance. Although some of the correlations were modest, these initial results suggest that the SQC may be a valid quick and developmentally appropriate way of assessing Young's maladaptive schema in children.

scholarly journals Supervision for Certification in the Field of Applied Behaviour Analysis: Characteristics and Relationship with Job Satisfaction, Burnout, Work Demands, and Support

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2098 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katerina Dounavi ◽  
Brian Fennell ◽  
Erin Early
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Work Demands ◽  
Behaviour Analysis ◽  
Collegial Support ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Applied Behaviour Analysis ◽  
Supervisory Practices ◽  
Supervisory Experience ◽  
Supervisory Practice

Background: Supervision of behavior analysts seeking certification and supervision of service delivery are key processes in the provision of quality behaviour analytic services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our study is the first to examine international supervisory practices within the field of applied behaviour analysis. Method: An online survey was distributed to 92 professionals internationally, assessing supervisory practice, supervisor support, work demands, job satisfaction, and burnout. Results: Findings indicate high satisfaction with the supervisor and supervisory experience. Excessive work demands positively correlate with high burnout and low job satisfaction. Half of all professionals only worked with one or two clients before certification. Supervisor and collegial support seem to decrease the likelihood of suffering burnout and increase job satisfaction, although relationships were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Supervisor and collegial support warrant further research as protective factors. Implications for an evidence-based supervisory practice that produces ethical and competent supervisees are discussed.

Developing a Saudi version of the new four scales for rating the behavioral characteristics of superior students

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salah Edin Farah Attallah Bakheit
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Behavioral Characteristics ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Scientific Fields

The scales for rating the behavioral characteristics of superior students (SRBCSS), which were developed by Renzulli and his colleagues, are considered the most widespread and the most important scales used in the identification of gifted and superior students. Recently, four new scales were added. The aim of this research was to examine the reliability and validity of the four new scales in the Saudi environment. The scales were administered in Riyadh city to 348 primary school children, and their validity was calculated in several ways: face validity, discriminative validity, construct validity, internal consistency, concurrent validity, and factorial validity. Reliability was calculated by Cronbach alpha and test-retest methods. Results showed that the scales have good psychometric characteristics, which render them suitable for use in the identification of the gifted in relevant scientific fields.

scholarly journals Supervision in the extension service in Helmand Arghandab Valley Authority, Afganistan

1969 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Baz M. Faizi
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Growth ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Group Life ◽  
Supervisory Practices

Supervision is a process by which subordinates are assisted to perform their activities with increasing satisfaction to themselves, to people with whom they work and to the organization. The principal aim of Extension supervision is maximum growth and development of people. Yet, our recent supervisory practices are incongruent with this philosophy. Supervision is considered synonymous to administration and the supervisor major purpose is to make sure that subordinates do not deviate from the administrative rules and regulations. The chief duty of supervisor is inspection of the execution of plans, policies and procedures that are formulated at the higher level of administrative hierarchy. Extension activities are carried out through the H.A.V.A. Agricultural Division. The top administrative authorities who formulate the Extension programs are highly qualified experts; however, they should pay little attention to the significance of human relations. Supervision by most of them therefore, is conceived as a process of commanding subordinates to follow orders and to act according to direction given to them. The writer has a strong belief in the philosophy of democratic supervision. Democracy anywhere is participatory group life enjoyed by free individuals having the greatest opportunities for participation. Plans, policies, methods, techniques, and procedures of implementation are determined by the group. In here, central determination and direction techniques are replaced by a cooperative and coordinated group efforts. People are invited to take part in the development of plans and decisions which are likely to affect their lives. In the light of this philosophy, supervision must be based upon sound principles of human relations. Supervisor must possess a sound knowledge of the principles of supervision and continuous training in their application to his situation. With concept as such, this paper is condensed from reading of volumes of books and literature which are related to the subject. I hope this will be a valuable guide, not only to myself but to all of those who serve as supervisor in the Extension Service of Afghanistan.

Validation of a Bench-Top Training Model for Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Sana Hussain ◽  
Roshan-e Shahid Rana ◽  
M. Hammad Ather
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery ◽  
Learning Technique ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

<b><i>Objective:</i></b> To validate the in-house built Styrofoam box bench-top training model for retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> This study was performed in the setting of a half-day RIRS course. During the course, participants performed RIRS on a locally built bench-top model. We recruited 26 participants, comprising 20 trainees and 6 experts. Trainees and experts were asked to fill a self-administered questionnaire assessing various components of RIRS to assess the face and content validity. For construct validity, experts using Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) rated trainees and the mean OSATS score of junior versus senior residents was compared. <b><i>Results:</i></b> As per trainees, the model was 86% (4.3/5) realistic, which was backed by experts who found this model to be 87.6% (4.38/5) realistic. The overall face validity of the model was 86.4% (4.32/5). The overall content validity of this model was 83.4% (4.17/5). Majority of the participants thought that this tool is useful for learning technique (4.38 ± 0.49) and safe-conduct (4.31 ± 0.73) of the procedure. The trainees concurred that the skills acquired are transferable to the operating room (4.23 ± 0.76). However, the construct validity by comparing mean OSATS score of junior versus senior residents was 19.5 ± 3.5 and 23 ± 4.5. A <i>p</i> value of 0.11 could not be established. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> This study has demonstrated the face, content, and construct validity of the bench-top training model for RIRS. Further evaluation is necessary to compare its effectiveness against other available models to demonstrate concurrent validity.

scholarly journals Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for Infants field trial: concurrent validity

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Brann ◽  
Gordana Culjak ◽  
Nick Kowalenko ◽  
Rosemary Dickson ◽  
Tim Coombs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Advisory Panel ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Health Measurement ◽  
Global Assessment Scale ◽  
Routine Outcome Measure

Background A review of Australian mental health services identified a gap in routine outcome measures addressing social, emotional and behavioural domains for pre-schoolers and infants. A Child and Adolescent Mental Health Information Development Expert Advisory Panel working group developed the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for Infants (HoNOSI), a clinician-reported routine outcome measure for infants 0–47 months. Prior face validity testing showed that the HoNOSI was considered useful in measuring mental health outcomes. Aims To examine the concurrent validity of the HoNOSI. Method Mental health clinicians providing assessment and treatment to infants in routine clinical practice participated in the study. The mental health status of 108 infants were rated by a minimum of 26 clinicians with the HoNOSI, the Parent-Infant Relationship Global Assessment Scale (PIR-GAS) and measures of symptom severity and distress. Results The HoNOSI was statistically significantly correlated with the PIR–;GAS, rs = −0.73; Clinical Worry, rs = 0.77; and Severity Judgement ratings, rs = 0.85; P < 0.001. A good level of internal consistency was found. Using the COsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) criteria for judging instrument acceptability, the HoNOSI meets the standard for both concurrent validity and internal consistency. Conclusions There has been a clear need for a routine outcome measure for use with infants. This study provides positive evidence of aspects of validity. These findings, along with those from the prior face validity study, support a controlled release of the HoNOSI accompanied by further research and development.

Validation of a Sensor-Fitted Simulator for Upper Airway Examination

2020 ◽  
pp. 019459982094101
Author(s):  
Nieves Díez ◽  
Sofía Pacheco ◽  
Marcos Llorente ◽  
Secundino Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Damage Assessment ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Technical Procedure ◽  
Evaluation Of Learning

Objective To validate a simulator for upper airway examination, fitted with sensors, for use as an academic tool for learning how to conduct examination of the upper airway and for evaluation of that learning. Study Design Validation study. Setting Undergraduate medical education. Subjects and Methods A group of 18 fifth-year medical students and another of 6 otorhinolaryngology specialists conducted 6 examinations each with the simulator. To investigate concurrent validity, we calculated the correlation between damage scores provided by the simulator and damage assessment by a specialist. To evaluate construct validity, we compared both groups with regard to damage scores, technical procedure, and time spent. To examine content and face validity, we used questionnaires based on a 5-point Likert scale. Results For concurrent validity, the correlation between the simulator’s damage scores and the specialist’s damage assessment was high: Spearman’s ρ was 0.828 ( P < .001). For construct validity, the group of students differed from the group of specialists in damage scores ( P = .027) and in technical procedures ( P < .001) but not in time spent. For content validity, all questionnaire statements were scored highly, and both groups had similar average scores. For face validity, the group of specialists considered the simulator to be realistic, and all statements on the questionnaire were rated with at least 4/5. Conclusion Concurrent, construct, content, and face validity have been demonstrated for a sensor-fitted simulator for upper airway examination, which is therefore accurate enough to be used as an academic tool for learning and evaluation of learning.

Atomic Physics and the Management of Men

1949 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-4
Keyword(s):  
Cosmic Rays ◽  
Atomic Physics ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
Electric Company ◽  
February Issue ◽  
Western Electric

In the February issue of Fortune, two articles run side by side whose juxtaposition, deliberate or otherwise, seems to the editors to point a convenient moral. The first of these articles, "The Management of Men" is an analysis and summary of such familiar developments in the field of human relations in industry as the work at the Western Electric Company; the second, "Hunters of the Cosmos," is an account of the evolution of that branch of atomic physics having to do with cosmic rays.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of Running Cadence and Stance Time Derived from Instrumented Wireless Earbuds

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (23) ◽  
pp. 7995
Author(s):  
Anouk Nijs ◽  
Peter J. Beek ◽  
Melvyn Roerdink
Keyword(s):  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Force Plate ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Head Movements ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Stance Time ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Instrumented earbuds equipped with accelerometers were developed in response to limitations of currently used running wearables regarding sensor location and feedback delivery. The aim of this study was to assess test–retest reliability, face validity and concurrent validity for cadence and stance time in running. Participants wore an instrumented earbud (new method) while running on a treadmill with embedded force-plates (well-established method). They ran at a range of running speeds and performed several instructed head movements while running at a comfortable speed. Cadence and stance time were derived from raw earbud and force-plate data and compared within and between both methods using t-tests, ICC and Bland–Altman analysis. Test–retest reliability was good-to-excellent for both methods. Face validity was demonstrated for both methods, with cadence and stance time varying with speed in to-be-expected directions. Between-methods agreement for cadence was excellent for all speeds and instructed head movements. For stance time, agreement was good-to-excellent for all conditions, except while running at 13 km/h and shaking the head. Overall, the measurement of cadence and stance time using an accelerometer embedded in a wireless earbud showed good test–retest reliability, face validity and concurrent validity, indicating that instrumented earbuds may provide a promising alternative to currently used wearable systems.

scholarly journals Psychometric Validation of the Arabic Fear of Illness and Virus Evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8529
Author(s):  
Abrar Tounsi ◽  
Shahad Alammar ◽  
Nassr Almaflehi ◽  
Mohamed Bamashmous ◽  
Abdullah Al Madani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
The Impact

Global infectious pandemics can affect the psychology and behavior of human beings. Several tools were developed to evaluate the psychological impact of such outbreaks. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic translated version of Fear of Illness and Virus Evaluation scale (FIVE). FIVE is a 35-item tool consisting of four subscales that measure Fears about Contamination and Illness, Fears about Social Distancing, Behaviors Related to Illness and Virus Fears and Impact of Illness and Virus Fears. The tool was translated into Arabic by using a forward–backward translation. The online questionnaire contained the following sections: demographics, FIVE, Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) and face validity questions. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to recruit participants via a mobile instant messaging application. Reliability, concurrent validity, face validity and factor analysis were examined. The data consisted of 509 adult participants who reside in Saudi Arabia. The internal consistency of the Arabic FIVE subscales was high (0.84–0.91) with strong concurrent validity indicated by positive correlations of FIVE subscales with FCV-19S. Factor analysis suggested slightly different factor structures (Fears of Getting Sick, Fears that Others Get Sick, Fears of the Impact on Social Life and Behaviors Related to Illness and Virus Fears). Our data showed a better fit using the proposed structures. The Arabic version of the FIVE showed robust validity and reliability qualities to assess fear of COVID-19 on Arabic adult population.

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