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37 Cards in this Set
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Concept
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A generalized notion or idea
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Construct
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Concept for which measurement is defined
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Measure
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Tool used to assess a concept
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Variable
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Something that changes.(varies)
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Characteristics
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*Distinguishing* trait, feature, or quality.
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Indicator
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Characteristic in a set, used to assess a concept
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Factor
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Something that actively contributes to a result
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Observed Variable
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Visible, reportable characteristics
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Latent Variable
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Multi-faceted, concealed characterstics
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Measurement Procedures
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Test,Observation,Questionaires,Interviews
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Observation
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Assess individual, dyad(couples),and family behavior
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Questionaires
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Assess characteristics that are easily reported, but difficult to observe
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Interviews
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Asess characteristics that are sensitive or complex.
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Measurement Scale
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A Questionaires, Tests,Observation,Interview response options.
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Bincary(Dichotomous Scale)
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Ex. Yes or NO
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Likert Scale
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Ex. 1.Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree
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Semantic Differential Scale
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Ex. Love---------------------|----Hate
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Measurement Level
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Precision of a response option
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Nominal
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Response options with names
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Ordinal
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Response options are ordered
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Interval
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Response options are ordered, with equal spacing between options
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Ratio
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Response options are ordered, equal spacing, measurement has true zero point.
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True Score
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The part of an observed score, answer, behavior that is reality
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Error
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The part of an observed score, answer, behavior that is differ from reality
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Observed Score
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A person's answer on a test, Q's, or observed behavior = True Score+Error
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Reliability
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The consistency of the observed score form on time point to the next
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Validity
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The match between the observed score and the defined characteristics true score
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Test-Retest Reliability
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correlation,percent
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Parallel-Forms Reliability
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correlation
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Inter-Rater Reliability
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ICC,correlation
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Internal Consistency
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Cronbach's Alpha
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Test Retest Reliability
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The consistency of responses from one time point to the next. Measure: Gather information at 2 time points, Calculate the proportion of identical responses across both time points.
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Criterion Validity
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Concurrent and Predictive
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Convergent Validity
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And Discriminant Validity/not expectations.
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Face Validity
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The extent to which the measure appears to assess the defined characteristics. Measures:1.Critically examine the measurement strategy 2.Ask does the measure appear to assess the defined characteristics.
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Method Error
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The part of an error score that is due to poor research techniques
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Trait Error
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The part of an error score that is due to respondant circumstances
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