Reliability of Interview in Selecting Students for Postgraduate Study in Clinical Psychology

1974 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 819-825 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Broadhurst
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Psychology ◽  
Postgraduate Training ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Postgraduate Study ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Selection Of

Reliability of screening for selection for postgraduate training in clinical psychology was assessed by correlating ratings by four readers of the application papers. Correlations for the 128 applicants were reasonably high. Reliability of the interview procedure used with 29 of the shortlisted applicants was assessed by correlating ratings from four interviewers who worked in pairs. Those who interviewed together correlated significantly but other correlations were disappointingly low. It was shown also that the selection of preferred candidates from the total interviewed did not differ from chance. The results are discussed in terms of the quality of the candidates applying for training and of the reliability and validity of the selection procedure.

Identifying Measurement Invariant Item Sets in Cross-Cultural Settings Using an Automated Item Selection Procedure

Methodology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 177-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Schultze ◽  
Michael Eid
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Item Selection ◽  
Ant System ◽  
Item Quality ◽  
Ant System Algorithm ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract. In the construction of scales intended for the use in cross-cultural studies, the selection of items needs to be guided not only by traditional criteria of item quality, but has to take information about the measurement invariance of the scale into account. We present an approach to automated item selection which depicts the process as a combinatorial optimization problem and aims at finding a scale which fulfils predefined target criteria – such as measurement invariance across cultures. The search for an optimal solution is performed using an adaptation of the [Formula: see text] Ant System algorithm. The approach is illustrated using an application to item selection for a personality scale assuming measurement invariance across multiple countries.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE THEMATIC TESTS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF COGNITIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES CHEMISTRY ENGINEERING STUDENTS

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liudmila Gorbunova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Diagnostic Test ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Educational Measurement ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Cognitive Learning Outcomes

The article discusses the procedure of the preparation of test materials for the diagnosis of cognitive learning outcomes in chemistry. It is shown that the use of the thesaurus approach to the selection of the content and methods of mathematical statistics provides a test with high reliability and validity coefficients. Key words: diagnostic test, chemistry, educational measurement.

Quality of the ICD-11 Beta Draft from the German Perspective: Evaluation Based on the Alphabet of ICD-10-GM 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (04) ◽  
pp. 168-176
Author(s):  
Jürgen Stausberg
Keyword(s):  
Medical Informatics ◽  
Field Test ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Post Processing ◽  
Automatic Selection ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
German Association ◽  
Selection Of

Summary Objectives: The German Association for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology implemented a field test for the ICD-11 Beta Draft. Aim was to analyze completeness and appropriateness of the ICD-11 Beta Draft in its entire breadth. Methods: Starting point was the synonym thesaurus (“Alphabet”) of the German modification of ICD-10. The Alphabet included a list of diagnoses terms that supports the coding of diagnoses with ICD-10. A sample of 60,328 diagnosis terms was drawn to be mapped to the ICD-11 Beta Draft. A subsample of 13,975 diagnosis terms was prepared for assessing reliability. First, the coders had to assign a diagnosis term from the sample to an appropriate English one. This included the automatic selection of the respective code from the ICD-11 Beta Draft. Secondly, the coders had to answer questions regarding completeness, appropriateness, and other issues. Results: Finally, 49,184 results from 36 coders were available for the analysis. Problems with completeness were indicated in 4.7% of the results, problems with appropriateness in 5.3%. On the level of chapters, Cohen’s kappa reached grade “fair” at a maximum. The coders agreed in 31.4% of the terms. Conclusions: Problems with the ICD-11 Beta Draft appeared to be moderate. Completeness was high, reliability was low as it is known for ICD-10. Concerns with the structure of the ICD-11 Beta Draft were noted, e. g. for neoplasms. A post processing of the ICD-11 Beta Draft seems to be sufficient with regard to the content. Methodologically, a thorough review of the structure might be advisable.

TIM Selection for an IGBT Cold Plate Using Experimental and Numerical Modeling

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Maddox ◽  
Roy W. Knight ◽  
Sushil H. Bhavnani
Keyword(s):  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Thermal Interface Material ◽  
Water Mixture ◽  
Cold Plate ◽  
Thermal Interface ◽  
Cooling Fluid ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Thermal Grease ◽  
Selection Of

Experimental measurements were used in conjunction with a numerical model to perform an in situ analysis of an IGBT cooling solution with a cold plate utilizing an 85–90°C ethylene glycol-water mixture as the cooling fluid. This process was used to aid in the selection of an appropriate thermal interface material (TIM) for the application. The effects of elevated temperature and thermal cycling on the performance of the TIM were investigated during the selection procedure. Applying the thermal grease with the cold plate at 70°C rather than 30°C caused a reduction in the junction to case resistance of 74% and 78% for the two thermal greases tested.

Selection practices in dairy herds. 1. First lactation performance and survival to the second lactation

1966 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 467-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. M. Hinks
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Dairy Herds ◽  
Productive Capacity ◽  
Lactation Performance ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Calving Season ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of

1. The relationship between first lactation performance and the ability of individual animals to survive to the second lactation has been examined in Friesian and Ayrshire populations in an attempt to isolate the main determinants of survival, and to rationalise an apparently complicated selection procedure.2. Low milk yield was the most important single cause of culling in the first lactation, though the two breeds differed considerably in the relative importance of milk yield in the selection programme. Natural wastage, caused by factors beyond the control of the farmer, accounted for the disposal of 5·7% of the population during the first lactation. Selection for butterfat was marginal in both populations, and could only be detected at extreme butterfat percentages, where high butterfat tended to compensate for a poor milk yield, and low butterfat to confirm a decision to cull an average yielding animal. Survival was not significantly affected either by the size of the herd or by the age at calving.3. The proportion culled, and the intensity and effectiveness of selection for milk yield, were inversely related to the level of herd performance, and were greater in summer calving animals than in winter calvers.4. The analysis indicated that selection for milk yield in different environments could be adequately described in terms of the Normal Curve. Yield-survival curves were computed and compared for groups of animals in different herd and calving season environments. When milk yield was expressed in terms of the deviation from the herd-year average, it was found that summer calvers, and animals in low yielding herds, had to demonstrate a productive capacity of far greater individual merit, if their chances of survival were to match those of their winter calving herdmates, and those of their contemporaries in higher yielding herds. When milk yield was expressed in absolute terms the survival of individual animals of similar yield was comparable in all herd and season environments. It was concluded that all the herds included in the analysis had been subject to the same absolute standards of milk yield in the selection of first calvers.

scholarly journals Testing and validation of the Russian version of quality of life questionnaire in patients with GERD – GERD-HRQL

2020 ◽  
Vol 92 (12) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
T. I. Ionova ◽  
A. V. Zinkovskaya ◽  
E. A. Mayevskaya ◽  
T. P. Nikitina ◽  
N. M. Porfirieva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Erosive Esophagitis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Russian Version

Aim.This study aimed to test the Russian version of GERD-HRQL in the focus group of patients with GERD, as well as to evaluate its psychometric properties reliability, validity and sensitivity. Materials and methods.The total of 57 patients with GERD (mean age 45.812.4 years, 72% women, 68% patients with not erosive reflux disease, 84% had esophageal manifestations of GERD) were enrolled into the study. All the patients filled out the Russian version of GERD-HRQL and generic quality of life questionnaire RAND SF-36 during the routine visit to the gastroenterologist. According to the results of testing of GERD-HRQL, it was clear and easy to complete for patients and reflected the main concerns specific for GERD patients. The most frequent and bothersome symptoms/problems which interfered with quality of life in GERD patients were heartburn (100% of patients) and bloating (84% of patients). During the validation procedure, the high reliability and validity of the Russian version of GERD-HRQL were demonstrated. It was shown that the tool was sensitive both to changes over time and to clinically determined differences in patients status. Results.The Total GERD-HRQL Score was significantly higher (worse quality of life) in the following groups: a) patients who had esophageal manifestations of GERB vs those without esophageal manifestations of GERB; b) patients with GERD complications vs those without GERD complications, c) patients with comorbidities of upper gastrointestinal tract vs without those comorbidities; d) patients with erosive esophagitis vs with non-erosive reflux disease (p0.05). Conclusion.The developed Russian version of the GERD-HRQL questionnaire proved to have high psychometric properties and may be used in the Russian population of GERD patients both in research studies and in a real clinical practice.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF ORIGINAL WOVEN SURFACE DESIGNS ON THE CLOTHING

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (72) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Color Selection ◽  
Clothing Design ◽  
Weave Fabric ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Fabric Design ◽  
Different Parts ◽  
Selection Of

Woven fabrics date back to the ancient ages and have been extensively used particularly in apparel, home textile, and other industries. The selection of yarn and knitting technique are among the important factors in fabrication of woven fabric surfaces with high aesthetical value. Particularly color selection for yarn used in fabrication of woven fabrics has a significant effect on the appearance of the final product. The ever-increasing quality of life brings about the need for new and different looks among individuals. In this work, the course of development and fabrication for a simple woven fabric has been studied, and the obtained products were used in apparel designs. In this context, first the theme was determined, and then pattern designs and patterns were woven in 25*25 cm size. The woven fabrics were used as detail on different parts of outfits designed under the theme “steet fashion”. Also, two of the designs were chosen and manufactured as final-products. Accordingly, different and modern designs were introduced by bringing the obtained woven surfaces together with dresses. Keywords: woven design, plain weave, fabric design, clothing design

scholarly journals Rasch Validation of the LVQOL Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-118
Author(s):  
Ioanna Mylona ◽  
Vassilis Aletras ◽  
Nikolaos Ziakas ◽  
Ioannis Tsinopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Rasch Measurement ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Ophthalmic Diseases

Aim: This study proceeds to rigorously examine and validate the Low Vision Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (LVQOL) on a Greek population of ophthalmic patients employing Rasch measurement techniques. Methods: It is a prospective observational study of 150 cataract patients and 150 patients with other ophthalmic diseases, all followed longitudinally for a period of two months pending surgical or other corrective therapy, after which they were administered the LVQOL for a second time. Results: The original 25-item LVQOL demonstrated high reliability and validity, excellent measurement precision and ordered response category thresholds. A small number of items carry an acceptable level of measurement error while three items had some differential functioning for gender, Age and underlying disorder that did not exceed the established thresholds. Conclusions: This validation study is the first to employ Rasch measurement to examine the validity of the LVQOL and it supports its use with no changes to the original structure. The LVQOL can be employed in a large range of ophthalmic diseases and reliably assess improvements in quality-of-life following phacoemulsification surgery or any other intervention.

FASICA Framework: Service Selection Using K-d Tree and Cache

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (05) ◽  
pp. 807-828
Author(s):  
Aimrudee Jongtaveesataporn ◽  
Shingo Takada
Keyword(s):  
Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Service Oriented Architecture ◽  
Service Selection ◽  
K Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Search Results ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Selection Of

The selection of services is a key part of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Services are primarily selected based on function, but Quality of Service (QoS) is an important factor when choosing among several services with the same function. But current service selection approaches often takes time to unnecessarily recompute requests. Furthermore, if the same service is chosen as having the "best" QoS for multiple selections, this may result in that service having too much load. We thus propose the FASICA (FAst service selection for SImilar constraints with CAche) Framework which chooses a service with satisfactory QoS as quickly as possible. The key points are (1) to use a cache which stores previous search results, (2) to use K-Nearest Neighbor (K-NN) algorithm with K-d tree when a satisfactory service does not exist in the cache, and (3) to distribute the service request according to a distribution policy. Results of simulations show that our framework can rapidly select a service compared to a conventional approach.

scholarly journals Systematic selection of competing metabolomics methods in a metabolite-sensory relationship study

Metabolomics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naser Davarzani ◽  
Carmen Diez-Simon ◽  
Justus L. Großmann ◽  
Doris M. Jacobs ◽  
Rudi van Doorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Profile ◽  
Small Set ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Systematic Selection ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Tomato Soup ◽  
Final Selection ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Introduction The relationship between the chemical composition of food products and their sensory profile is a complex association confronting many challenges. However, new untargeted methodologies are helping correlate metabolites with sensory characteristics in a simpler manner. Nevertheless, in the pilot phase of a project, where only a small set of products are used to explore the relationships, choices have to be made about the most appropriate untargeted metabolomics methodology. Objective To provide a framework for selecting a metabolite-sensory methodology based on: the quality of measurements, the relevance of the detected metabolites in terms of distinguishing between products or in terms of whether they can be related to the sensory attributes of the products. Methods In this paper we introduce a systematic approach to explore all these different aspects driving the choice for the most appropriate metabolomics method. Results As an example we have used a tomato soup project where the choice between two sampling methods (SPME and SBSE) had to be made. The results are not always consistently pointing to the same method as being the best. SPME was able to detect metabolites with a better precision, SBSE seemed to be able to provide a better distinction between the soups. Conclusion The three levels of comparison provide information on how the methods could perform in a follow up study and will help the researcher to make a final selection for the most appropriate method based on their strengths and weaknesses.

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