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Scale Development: Theory and Applications (Applied Social Research Methods)

Book information

Publisher
Inc, Sage Publications
Year
2021
ISBN
154437934X, 9781544379340
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
23 MB (23654980 bytes)
Edition
5
Pages
320\321
Time added
2024-05-26 14:35:00

Description

Scale Development: Theory and Applications, by Robert F. DeVellis and new co-author Carolyn T. Thorpe, demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding of concepts. The Fifth Edition includes a new chapter that lays out the key concepts that distinguish indices from scales, contrasts various types of indices, suggests approaches for developing them, reviews validity and reliability issues, and discusses in broad terms some analytic approaches. All chapters have been updated, and the book strikes a balance between including relevant topics and highlighting recent developments in measurement while retaining an accessible, user-friendly approach to the material covered.

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