Optimal Scale Response Format: A Generalizability Theory Perspective

Ling PENG, Adam FINN

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Abstract

Implementing multi-item scales requires decisions as to the response format for
the scale items, which includes the optimal number of response categories and
appropriateness of item wording. We re-frame the response format issues from a
generalizability theory perspective. We examine empirical evidence from the literature and test hypotheses as to the effects of alternative response formats on
variance components and generalizability coefficients for multiple objects of
measurement.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - May 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventCORS/INFORMS Joint International Meeting 2004 - Canada, Banff, Canada
Duration: 16 May 200419 May 2004

Conference

ConferenceCORS/INFORMS Joint International Meeting 2004
Abbreviated titleCORS/INFORMS2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityBanff
Period16/05/0419/05/04

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