Scale Development: Theory and Applications

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"Robert DeVellis has written a short primer on multi-item scales that will be of value to any researcher seeking to develop his or her own scale, to evaluate an existing scale, or just to understand more about scale development." 


Book Description
A best-seller in its first edition, Scale Development: Theory and Applications, Second Edition has been extensively updated and revised to address changes in the field and topics that have grown in importance since the first edition. Widely adopted for graduate courses in departments such as Psychology, Public Health, Marketing, Nursing, and Education, this book will prove beneficial to applied researchers across the social sciences. New to the Second Edition:Figures and practical tips for studentsNew section on face validity (Chapter 4)Substantially expanded presentation of factor analysis (Chapter 6)New chapter (7) on item response theory (IRT)Coverage of qualitative procedures and issues related to differential item functioning (Chapter 8)Praise for the First Edition:"Very readable, well organized, and straightforward. I would recommend this book for practitioners, graduate students, and faculty members who are seeking a practical, rather than a psychometric, treatment of scale development. This book offers a clear overview for those interested in the development and validation of measurement scales."--EVALUATION PRACTICE


Book Info
Updated and revised to address changes in the field and topics that have grown in importance. Includes new figures and practical tips, a new section on face validity, a new chapter on item response theory, and an expanded presentation of factor analysis. Previous edition: c1991. Softcover, hardcover available. DLC: Scaling.


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Praise for the First Edition: "Very readable, well organized, and straightforward. I would recommend this book for practitioners, graduate students, and faculty members who are seeking a practical, rather than a psychometric, treatment of scale development. This book offers a clear overview for those interested in the development and validation of measurement scales."


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Scale Development: Theory and Applications has helped students, practitioners, and researchers design and develop scales. In this updated version, DeVellis has expanded his coverage of factor analysis and has added a new chapter on item response theory. There are practical examples and exercises throughout the book.


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