Confirmatory factor analysis

measurement model, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed. The measurement properties resulted from CFA are summarized in Table 3. In this study, the chi-square statistic indicated the overall model was not fit very well (x^2 = 527.397, p < .001). However, The value of the normed chi-square static to sample size, showed that the model fit the data well with x^2/df at 2.028, which was lower than the recommended threshold of 3. In addition, the RMSEA value is .057 and CFI value is .955 in our model. According to Hu & Bentler (1999), The RMSEA ranges from 0 to 1, with smaller values indicating better model fit. A value of .06 or less is indicative of acceptable model fit. Also, CFI (Compratative fit index) values range from 0 to 1, with larger values indicating better fit; a CFI value of .90 or larger is generally considered to indicate acceptable model fit and satisfactory fits were achieved. Because our model’s fit index value is not exceeding the thresholds, we could say that our measurement model has a good fit to the data. The results of standardized factor loadings, reliability, and convergent validity are presented in Table 3. Overall, the seven variables showed good fit. The standardized loadings for all 29 items ranged…

Self-Perception of Adequacy in and Predilection for Physical Activity (CSAPPA) scale. The CSAPPA is a 20-item, self-report questionnaire that has demonstrated a high test-retest reliability as well as strong predictive and construct validity (Cairney, J., et al, 2007). The scale was designed for children 9 to16 years of age and is a measure of generalized self-efficacy toward physical activity. The CSAPPA can be completed with guidance as needed from an adult (e.g., teacher or research staff),…

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Introduction The Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI; Bem, 1974) explores and measures the concept of androgyny using two factors: masculinity and femininity. The instrument has three subscales to measure the construct of androgyny: masculinity, femininity and social desirability (Bem, 1974). The original scale had 20 items each for these three subscales for a total of 60 items. Bem (1979) reduced the number of scale items to 10 for each subscale, maintaining two factors. Other researchers found…

Evidence Based Practice Care Plan Nursing 257 Courtney Simmons UWEC College Nursing and Health Sciences According to Jones, Law, Maddison, Markland, & Thom (2013) many people understand the benefits of being physically active. For patients with Rheumatoid arthritis, there are numerous physiological and psychological advantages associated with an active lifestyle. Research shows that people with Rheumatoid Arthritis are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, cachexia,…

This article used the appropriate statistical procedures for the study. Using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation allows the researcher to reveal if any correlation coefficients among variables are found. Also, using the path analysis to find the relationships among the variables was a key factor. The sample was significant for the study and the path analysis model because it required a large number of cases and this study had 2,565 participants. The responses from the survey…

second type is weak A.I. which is when a computer program can model the way in which humans make decisions. Due to the complexity of the human mind, I believe that building an algorithm that understands, responds, and acts towards new/old stimuli in meaningful ways like the human mind, will not be possible. There are many issues with the idea of scanning sweeties brain and creating a program that responds to various relationship decisions, first, if one asks the program and gets a response to an…

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something else, instead of the underlying concept that it intended to measure. Also, validity problems can arise form factor loading. Examining the twelve topics “on which similar laws appeared in many of the regions” for Legislative Innovation, Putnam uses factor loading in his book and defines it as the “correlation between any single indicator and the composite index, which is a facto score based on a principal components analysis of the twelve subscores.” He adds, “This method provides…

Ranging from external to internal, there are several aspects to look out for that could potentially impact this job. Examples of external market factors include globalization, which can be defined as the interaction among different nations, as well as any advances in technology. More external factors include environmental concerns and the challenging but rewarding nature of the work force itself (Society of Logistics Engineers, 2016). Aside from external factors, internal factors are also…