scholarly journals Development of Distance Education Attitude Scale for Teachers: A Study of Validity and Reliability

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-222
Author(s):  
Serpil Deniz ◽  
Birsen Bağçeci
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliable Measurement ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Bartlett Test ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Composite Reliability

The purpose of this study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Distance Education Attitude Scale for Teachers, which was developed to reveal teachers’ attitudes towards distance education during the COVID-19 outbreak. Statistical analyses were performed on 458 of the collected forms. The study group was randomly divided into two and the EFA process was conducted with 205 participants and the CFA process with 253 participants. KMO and Bartlett tests were performed to determine the suitability of the data for EFA. The KMO value was 0.0885 and the Bartlett test was statistically significant (χ2=3141, df=703, p<0.001). EFA results show that the DEASFT structure consists of 21 items and two factors, and these factors are named as “Benefits of Distance Education” and “Limitations of Distance Education”. CFA was applied on the data of 253 different people to the factor structures obtained as a result of AFA Analyses. One item was dropped from the scale because p values (0.178) is bigger than 0.05. According to fit indices (χ²/df < 1.5, CFI=0.953 > 0.9, TLI=0.942 > 0.9, SRMR=0.0735 < 0.8, RMSEA=0.0427 < 0.05), the scale is validated. The final version of scale has two factors and 20 items. Cronbach Alpha and composite reliability coefficients were calculated for reliability. For factor 1 Cronbach α=0.847 and McDonald’s ω=0.836. For factor 2 Cronbach α=0.815 and McDonald’s ω=0.845. The results of the analysis show that the scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool for determining teachers’ attitudes towards distance education.

scholarly journals Nanotechnology Attitude Scale Development Study for Pre-Service Science Fields Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuba ŞENEL ZOR ◽  
Adnan KAN
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Public University ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliable Measurement ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Attitude Variable

The aim of this study is to develop a measurement tool to measure the attitudes of pre-service teachers in science fields towards nanotechnology. For this purpose, a five-point Likert-type scale consisting of 55 items was applied to 373 pre-service teachers who are enrolled in science fields (Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics) at the grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at a public university in Turkey. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), it was determined that the scale had a 3-factor structure consisting of 24 items and the factors explained 55.854% of the total variance of the attitude variable. Verification of the model was tested by applying confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The data used for CFA were obtained from 770 pre-service teachers who are enrolled in science fields at the grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at two different public universities in Turkey. The results obtained from CFA were in agreement with model obtained by EFA. Cronbach's alpha (Cr-α) reliability of the scale was calculated to be 0.926. Findings from the validity and reliability analyzes show that the scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to measure pre-service science fields teachers’ attitudes toward nanotechnology.

scholarly journals The Selfitis Behavior Scale: An Adaptation Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Ersun Ciplak ◽  
Meral Atici
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Validity Study ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Behavior Scale ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Selfitis Behavior Scale

This study aimed to adapt the Selfitis Behavior Scale (SBS) to measure university students' selfitis behavior in Turkey. Within the scope of the study, the SBS was translated from English to Turkish. Data were collected in the validity and reliability studies from four study groups, including 343 university students. According to the confirmatory factor analysis findings, the SBS had good fit indices. As is expected, the criterion-related validity study found moderate- and highlevel positive correlations between the SBS subscales and total scores and the Selfie Attitude Scale (SAS) subscales and total scores. The other criterion-related validity study demonstrated that individuals taking a higher number of selfies than the sum of the scale and subscales scored significantly higher than individuals taking a lower number of selfies. The internal consistency coefficient was calculated to be .92 for the SBS total score, .78 for the Environmental Enhancement Subscale (SBS-EE), .68 for the Social Competition Subscale (SBS-SC), .72 for the AttentionSeeking Subscale (SBS-AS), .84 for the Mood Modification Subscale (SBS-MM), .82 for the SelfConfidence Subscale (SBS-S), and .70 for the Subjective Conformity Subscale (SBS-SCon). The test-retest correlation values found by applying the measurement tool once in four weeks were .77 (SBS), .70 (SBS-EE), .60 (SBS-SC), .82 (SBS-AS), .80 (SBS-MM), .61 (SBS-S), and .61 (SBSSCon), respectively. The mentioned findings demonstrated that the SBS was a valid and reliable measurement tool capable of measuring the selfitis behavior of university students in Turkey.

scholarly journals Multi-Dimensional COVID-19 Scale Development, Validity and Reliability Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (18) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Validity Criteria ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Item Scale ◽  
Reliable Scale

The aim of the current study is to develop a multidimensional scale that will enable us to determine the feelings, thoughts and behaviors associated with COVID-19 and the precautions individuals take against this virus. The scale prepared for this purpose was tested on two different samples consisting of 250 and 285 individuals. The first sample, in which the factor structure was determined, consisted of 250 individuals (%73.2 female, %26.8 male) aged 18-64.The second sample, in which the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed, consisted of 285 individuals (%72.3 female, %27.7 male) aged 18-64. Brief Symptom Inventory, Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale and The Brief Resilience Scale were used as co-validity criteria. As a result of the statistical analyses, a 22-item scale was obtained, consisting of three factors: "Feelings and behaviors related to COVID-19", "Thoughts about COVID-19" and "Precautions taken related to COVID-19". The fit indices obtained as a result of the CFA were within the acceptable limits. All validity and reliability analyses showed that the scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool. Multi-Dimensional COVID-19 Scale could be evaluated as a valid and reliable scale which would be used in studies conducted in clinical psychology and health psychology in Turkey. Keywords COVID-19 Scale, validity, reliability

scholarly journals A Validity and Reliability Study of the Engineering and Engineering Education Attitude Scale (EEAS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özgen Korkmaz ◽  
Meltem Kösterelioğlu ◽  
Mehmet Kara
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Engineering Profession ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Reliable Scale

In literature it was not possible to find a proven valid and reliable scale to measure students’ attitudes towards engineering profession and engineering education. The objective of present research is to provide a valid and reliable scale for measuring students’ attitudes towards engineering profession and engineering education. The sample group is composed of 650 students for the first application and 113 students for the second. In order to detect the validity of the scale, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, item factor total correlations, corrected correlations and item discriminations were conducted. In order to assess the reliability of the scale, the level of internal consistency and the stability levels were calculated. EEAS a five-point Likert-type scale and includes 17 items with two factors. The analyses provided evidence that EEAS is a valid and reliable scale that can be assuredly used to identify students’ attitudes towards engineering profession and education they receive.

Development of an Attitude Scale for Home Care

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-324
Author(s):  
Pınar Duru ◽  
Özlem Örsal ◽  
Engin Karadağ
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Home Health Care ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Home Health ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Fit Index

The aim of this study was to evaluate the attitudes about home care services and to develop a reliable and valid measurement tool. This methodological study was carried out on 290 students studying at a school of health. Mary Albrecht’s nursing model for home health care, Jean Watson’s theory of human caring, and Leslie Jean Neal’s theory of home health nursing practice constituted the theoretical framework of the study. According to the results of the confirmatory factor analysis, obtained fit indices (x2/df = 1.91, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = .057, normed fit index [NFI] = .80, comparative fit index [CFI] = .89, goodness-of-fit index [GFI] = .85) showed that the proposed model is appropriate for the scale. The Attitude Scale for Home Care (ASHC) consists of 3 subdimensions and 29 items. Cronbach’s alpha of the questionnaire was .93. Therefore, ASHC is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring attitudes about home care and can be used in selecting personnel to work in home care services.

scholarly journals Digital Learning Games Scale (DLGS): A Scale Development Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Yasmeen Nzam Abu Mukh ◽  
Sherine Adnan Hashaikeh ◽  
Aysha Mohamad Abd-Rabo
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliable Measurement ◽  
Stepwise Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Learning Games ◽  
Six Dimensions ◽  
Academic Year

The purpose of this study is to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool for measuring contribution of digital learning games in the learning process . The study group consists of 280 teachers working in elementary schools in Palestine in the 2020-2021 academic year. The construct validity of the scale was examined by exploratory factor analysis. According to the results of the analysis, the scale measures a six- dimensions structure. The six - dimensions structure of the scale was confirmed by stepwise linear regression analysis. The total variance ratio explained by the scale was determined as 68.38. In order to determine the reliability of the scale, the internal consistency coefficient of Cronbach’s alpha was evaluated and this value was determined as .914. The results of all validity and reliability analyzes show that the digital leaning game as a valid and reliable measurement tool in the future studies about digital learning games.

scholarly journals Evidencias de validez y fiabilidad de la versión en español del Children’s Depression Inventory-Short en población peruana

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
José Ventura-León ◽  
Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez ◽  
Shirley Tocto-Muñoz ◽  
Maryuri Torres-Maldonado ◽  
Karen Curahua-Guillén
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Children's Depression Inventory ◽  
Children’S Depression Inventory ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Children’S Depression ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors

Evidence of validity and reliability of the Spanish version of the Children’s Depression Inventory-Short in Peruvian population Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine the validity evidence of the Children’s Depression Inventory-Short (CDI-S; Kovacs, 1992), in Peruvian school children. A total of 1059 children between 7 and 12 years old participated (Mean = 9.73, SD = 1.23). The results revealed the existence of two factors related to strong loads in the exploratory factor analysis, which were corroborated by confirmatory factor analysis with good goodness-of-fit indices (CFI ≥ .97, RMSEA ≤ .04). The reliability of the CDI-S, calculated with the internal consistency method, was good in both factors (ω > .80). We conclude that the CDI-S is a valid and reliable measure in Peruvian children and should be interpreted as a test with two factors (Dysphoria and Negative self-esteem), which is consistent with previous empirical and theoretical studies. Keywords: Validation; reliability; depression; children. Resumen: El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo examinar evidencias de validez y fiabilidad de la versión en español del Children’s Depression Inventory-Short (CDI-S, Kovacs, 1992), en población peruana. Participaron 1059 niños y niñas entre 7 y 12 años (Media = 9.73, DT = 1.23). Los resultados revelaron la existencia de dos factores relacionados con cargas fuertes enel análisis factorial exploratorio, los cuales fueron corroborados mediante el análisis factorial confirmatorio con buenos índices de bondad de ajuste (CFI ≥ .97, RMSEA ≤ .04). La fiabilidad del CDI-S, calculada con el método de consistencia interna, fue buena en los dos factores (ω > .80). Se concluye que el CDI-S es una medida valida y fiable en niños peruanos y debe ser interpretada como una prueba con dos factores (Disforia y Autoestima negativa), lo cual es coherente con estudios empíricos y teóricos previos. Palabras clave: Validación; fiabilidad; depresión; niños.

scholarly journals Anxiety of Catching the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Scale (ACNCS): Validity and reliability study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 458-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gönül Tekkurşun Demir ◽  
Halil İbrahim Cicioğlu ◽  
Ekrem Levent İlhan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliable Measurement ◽  
Group Score ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Quantitative research model was used in the study, which aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to measure the level of anxiety of catching novel coronavirus (Covid-19). A total of 356 athletes participated in the study consisting of two study groups. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to determine the construct validity of the scale. As a result of the EFA, it was seen that ACNCS explained 57.80 of the total variance, the scale items were collected in two factors as individual anxiety and socialization anxiety and that the scale was composed of 16 items. The conformity of the structure determined with EFA to the sample data was tested with CFA and it was determined that the fit indices resulting from EFA confirm the two-factor structure obtained in EFA. In line with the internal consistency analysis and test-retest analysis conducted to test the reliability of ACNCS, it was determined that the scale has a highly reliable and time-stable structure. Within the scope of item analysis, 27% lower-upper group score differences were found to be significant and the total test correlation values of the item varied between .56 and .78. As a result of all these analyses, Anxiety of Catching Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Scale was found to be a valid and reliable measurement tool. ​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. Özet Yeni tip koronavirüse (Covid-19) yakalanma kaygısı düzeyini ölçecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracının geliştirilmesinin amaçlandığı araştırmada nicel araştırma modeli kullanılmıştır. İki çalışma grubundan oluşan araştırmaya toplam 356 sporcu katılmıştır. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliliğini saptamak için, açımlayıcı faktör analizi (AFA) ile doğrulayıcı faktör analizinden (DFA) yararlanılmıştır. AFA sonucunda YTKYKÖ’nün toplam varyansın 57,80’ini açıkladığı, ölçek maddelerinin bireysel kaygı ve sosyalleşme kaygısı olmak üzere iki faktörde toplandığı ve ölçeğin 16 maddeden oluştuğu görülmüştür. AFA ile belirlenen yapının örneklem verisine uygunluğu DFA ile test edilmiş ve DFA sonucu ortaya çıkan uyum indekslerinin AFA’da elde edilen iki faktörlü yapıyı doğruladığı saptanmıştır. YTKYKÖ’nün güvenirliğini test etmek amacıyla yapılan iç tutarlılık analizi ve test tekrar test analizi doğrultusunda, ölçeğin yüksek düzeyde güvenilir ve zamana karşı kararlı bir yapıya sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Madde analizleri kapsamında % 27’lik alt-üst grup puan farkları anlamlı bulunmuş ve madde toplam test korelasyon değerlerinin ,56 ile ,78 arasında değiştiği saptanmıştır. Tüm bu analizler sonucunda Yeni Tip Koronavirüse (Covid-19) Yakalanma Kaygısı Ölçeği’nin geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

scholarly journals The Turkish adaptation of leisure facilitator scale: a validity and reliability study

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
B. Gürbüz ◽  
E. Öncü ◽  
E. Emir
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Reliable Measurement ◽  
Reliability Study ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Turkish University Students

Purpose: The aim of this study to test the reliability and validity of “Leisure Facilitator Scale” (LFS) for Turkish university students. Material: The sample included 111 female and 132 male, and totally 243 faculty of sport sciences’ students for this study. The LFS which was consists of 3 subscales and 27 items was used to collect data. Besides descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis was applied to test the factor structure of LFS. Pearson’s product-moment coefficients were used to examine correlations between the factors. For determining the reliability of the scale Cronbach Alpha coefficient was calculated. Results: Analysis indicated that the Turkish version of the LFS constituted of 3 subscales and 16 items. Totally 11 items were excluded from the Turkish version because of lower factor loadings. Factor loading values of the items ranged between 0.49 and 0.76. Cronbach Alpha values were calculated as 0.79, 0.66, 0.78 and 0.86 for the subscales and total scale respectively. Conclusions: In conclusion, results indicated that “Leisure Facilitator Scale” Turkish adapted form can be used as a valid and reliable measurement tool to examine the factors that facilitate leisurely participation of students.

Validity and Reliability of a Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale (BEIS-10)

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin A. Davies ◽  
Andrew M. Lane ◽  
Tracey J. Devonport ◽  
Jamie A. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Salient Factor ◽  
Development And Validation

This study describes the development and validation of a brief self-report measure of emotional intelligence based on Salovey and Mayer’s (1990) conceptualization. In stage one, the 33-item Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS: Schutte et al., 1998 ) was assessed for content validity by a panel of experts. The panel deemed 17 items unsuitable for further analysis. In stage two, a theoretically derived 5-factor solution and a unidimensional model were subjected to confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in a student-athlete sample (n = 955). Results supported the multidimensional solution. The Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale (BEIS-10) was developed by extracting the two items from each factor with the most salient factor loadings. CFA results yielded good fit indices for the 10-item, 5-factor solution. Finally, stage three provided evidence of test-retest stability for the BEIS-10 over a 2-week period in a sample of 111 student-athletes. The BEIS-10 is offered as a valid and reliable measurement tool that has particular utility in situations where brevity is important.

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