Journal articles: 'Psychometric properties of tests'

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Mahmood, Khalid. "A systematic review of evidence on psychometric properties of information literacy tests." Library Review 66, no. 6/7 (September 5, 2017): 442–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-02-2017-0015.

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Purpose This paper aims to present the results of a systematic review of the evidence on psychometric properties of information literacy (IL) tests. Design/methodology/approach A two-stage search strategy was used to find relevant studies in two subject and three general databases. A descriptive review of test characteristics and psychometric properties was presented. The review included 29 studies describing psychometric properties of 18 IL tests. Findings It was found that the classical test theory was applied for all tests. However, the item response theory was also applied in three cases. Most of the psychometric tests were developed in the USA using ACRL IL competency standards. The most commonly used psychometric analyses include content validity, discriminant validity and internal consistency reliability. Research limitations/implications Only studies in English language are included in this review. Practical implications The study recommends that standards should be developed for the use and reporting of psychometric measures in designing IL tests. Librarians need to be trained in psychometric analysis of tests. Originality/value It is the first study that systematically reviewed psychometric properties of IL tests. The findings are useful for librarians who are teaching IL courses.

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Bondy, Kathleen N., Lauretta A. Koenigseder, Jimmy H. Ishee, and Barbara G. Williams. "Psychometric Properties of the California Critical Thinking Tests." Journal of Nursing Measurement 9, no. 3 (January 2001): 309–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1061-3749.9.3.309.

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The evaluation of critical thinking, as with any other measure, must employ instruments that meet appropriate psychometric standards. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the psychometricproperties of the two California Critical Thinking Tests. Two samples of undergraduate students enrolled in a southern comprehensive university took the California Critical Thinking Skills Test (TST) and the California Critical Thinking Dispositions Inventory (TDI). A portion of the participants, who were nursing students, were retested on the TST and TDI two weeks after the initial testing. Some participants also completed the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGCTA). In both samples the TST had neither sufficient psychometric properties to assess individual abilities nor sufficient stability reliability. In particular, the analysis subscale of the TST demonstrated exceptional weakness in all administrations. In contrast, the TDI demonstrated very good reliability estimates in all administrations of the test. The data did not conform to the subscale structure during factor analysis. Whereas the TST needs further refinement, the TDI demonstrated sufficient reliability for use in attitudinal research.

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Croarkin, Earllaine, Jerome Danoff, and Candice Barnes. "Evidence-Based Rating of Upper-Extremity Motor Function Tests Used for People Following a Stroke." Physical Therapy 84, no. 1 (January 1, 2004): 62–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/84.1.62.

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AbstractIntroduction. Tests of upper-extremity motor function used for people following a stroke have been described, but reliability and validity (psychometric properties) of measurements obtained with these tests have not been consistently established. This investigation was performed: (1) to review literature relative to upper-extremity motor function testing during rehabilitation following a stroke, (2) to develop selection criteria for identifying these tests in the literature, and (3) to rate the tests relative to their psychometric properties. Method. Literature searches were done using 2 databases. Reports of 4 psychometric properties were sought: interrater reliability, test-retest reliability, convergent validity or concurrent validity, and predictive validity. Results. Nine tests met the inclusion criteria of having psychometric properties reported in the literature. No test had evidence for all 4 psychometric properties. Only the Nine-Hole Peg Test was supported by 3 out of 4 properties. Most tests had 2 properties supported. Concurrent validity or convergent validity was most frequently described; test-retest reliability was least frequently described. Conclusions. More complete psychometric support is needed for upper-extremity motor function tests applied following a stroke. The absence of psychometric support, however, does not mean that a test has no value. Clinicians are cautioned not to generalize psychometric evidence.

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Pinheiro, Marina de Barros, Kênia Kiefer Parreiras de Menezes, and Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela. "Review of the psychometric properties of lower limb motor coordination tests." Fisioterapia em Movimento 27, no. 4 (December 2014): 541–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0103-5150.027.004.ao06.

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Introduction Adequate motor coordination (MC) of the lower limbs is essential for most of the motor tasks. Therefore, it is important to know the psychometric properties of the tests employed to assess lower limb MC, so that professionals could have a better basis to choose the most adequate assessment tools. Objectives To investigate the psychometric properties and clinical utility of instruments used to assess lower limb MC, by means of a critical review of the literature. Materials and methods A search was conducted in six databases looking for studies which evaluated reliability, validity, sensitivity to changes, or clinical utility of the tests employed to assess lower limb MC. The articles were assessed and the data of their psychometric properties were extracted by two researchers, independently. Results The search returned 1361 studies, 1,325 were excluded after analyses. The hand search yielded four eligible articles, totaling nine included articles. The included studies evaluated the psychometric properties of eight tests, but only three were specific to assess lower limb MC and the others were sub-items of other scales, which assess other domains. None of the tests provided data for all of the basic psychometric properties. Final remarks According to the results of this review, none of the tests had their basic psychometric properties reported, which is necessary to be investigated in future studies. This review may facilitate the search and selection of lower limb MC tests by researchers and clinicians.

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Kirk, Cecilia, and Laura Vigeland. "A Psychometric Review of Norm-Referenced Tests Used to Assess Phonological Error Patterns." Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools 45, no. 4 (October 2014): 365–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/2014_lshss-13-0053.

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Purpose The authors provide a review of the psychometric properties of 6 norm-referenced tests designed to measure children's phonological error patterns. Three aspects of the tests' psychometric adequacy were evaluated: the normative sample, reliability, and validity. Method The specific criteria used for determining the psychometric adequacy of these tests were based on current recommendations in the literature. Test manuals and response forms were reviewed for psychometric adequacy according to these criteria. Results The tests included in this review failed to exhibit many of the psychometric properties required of well-designed norm-referenced tests. Of particular concern was lack of adequate sample size, poor evidence of construct validity, and lack of information about diagnostic accuracy. Conclusions To ensure that clinicians have access to valid and reliable tests, test developers must make a greater effort to establish that the tests they design have adequate psychometric properties. The authors hope that this review will help clinicians and other professionals to be more aware of some of the limitations of using these tests to make educational decisions.

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Bird, Chris M., Kyriaki Papadopoulou, Paola Ricciardelli, Martin N. Rossor, and Lisa Cipolotti. "Monitoring cognitive changes: Psychometric properties of six cognitive tests." British Journal of Clinical Psychology 43, no. 2 (June 2004): 197–210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1348/014466504323088051.

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Visser, Liselotte, Johan Lataster, Ron Pat-El, Jacques van Lankveld, and Nele Jacobs. "Psychometric Properties of Two Implicit Associations Tests measuring Adult Attachment." Psychologica Belgica 61, no. 1 (2021): 88–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/pb.1042.

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Ahmed, S. M. S., P. M. Valliant, and D. Swindle. "Psychometric Properties of Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory." Perceptual and Motor Skills 61, no. 3_suppl (December 1985): 1235–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.1985.61.3f.1235.

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The purpose of the study was to factor analyze responses by 154 students to the Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory. Other measures of homogeneity, such as average correlation of one item with the rest of the items for the total scale and the subscales are also reported. For farther check on homogeneity, every single item was correlated with the total test score. The reliability of the scale was also estimated by Cronbach's alpha and by domain sampling method. Subjects' scores were correlated with those on other scales measuring similar concepts to gain insight into content and essential construct of the scale. The study examined the construct validity of this inventory by experimentally manipulating the subjects' self-esteem and then assessing the effect of the manipulation of subjects' scores. All measures of homogeneity showed the test to be heterogeneous. Homogeneity as measured by Cronbach's alpha, however, came to be .75. Correlations of this scale with some of the other tests were significant but not with all the tests. This one experimental manipulation of self-esteem did not indicate construct validity for this general scale. Other manipulations should be examined.

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Runco, Mark A., Shawn M. Okuda, and Becky J. Thurston. "The Psychometric Properties of Four Systems for Scoring Divergent Thinking Tests." Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment 5, no. 2 (June 1987): 149–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/073428298700500206.

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Cleland, Joshua A., Julie M. Whitman, Janet L. Houser, Robert S. Wainner, and John D. Childs. "Psychometric properties of selected tests in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis." Spine Journal 12, no. 10 (October 2012): 921–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.05.004.

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Verbecque, Evi, Paula Hentschel Lobo Da Costa, Luc Vereeck, and Ann Hallemans. "Psychometric properties of functional balance tests in children: a literature review." Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 57, no. 6 (December 11, 2014): 521–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.12657.

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Kolen, Michael J., and Won-Chan Lee. "Psychometric Properties of Raw and Scale Scores on Mixed-Format Tests." Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice 30, no. 2 (June 2011): 15–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-3992.2011.00201.x.

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Aertssen, Wendy, Dorothee Jelsma, and Bouwien Smits-Engelsman. "Field-Based Tests of Strength and Anaerobic Capacity Used in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review." Physical Therapy 100, no. 10 (July 6, 2020): 1825–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa118.

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Abstract Objective Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) are reported to have lower levels of strength and anaerobic capacity. The purpose of this study was to (1) identify field-based tests for strength and anaerobic capacity used in studies comparing children with DCD and children who were typically developing (TD), (2) examine the methodological quality of studies reporting psychometric properties and rate the psychometric properties of the examined test, and (3) summarize available evidence by combining the methodological quality of the studies and the quality of the psychometric properties of the test. Methods An electronic search was conducted in July 2019 in 4 electronic databases. For purpose 1, primary studies were included with no exclusion of study design in which children aged 4 to 18 years with DCD were compared with children who were TD on strength and/or anaerobic capacity measures. For purpose 2, primary studies were included with no exclusion of study design in which a psychometric property was investigated. The Consensus-Based Standards for Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the 34 studies and rate the psychometric properties of the tests used. Results Hand-held dynamometer, bent knee push-up, vertical jump, standing long-jump, functional strength measurement, fitness test, and test battery can be recommended for TD, and the shuttle run item of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Second Edition and 10 m × 5 m sprints (straight and slalom) can be recommended for DCD. Conclusion Information regarding psychometric properties of field-based tests for strength and anaerobic capacity in children with DCD is lacking. Impact Information about the psychometric properties of field-based tests for strength and anaerobic capacity in children with DCD is lacking. More information is available on TD children, but it is also not complete; information regarding validity and responsiveness, especially, is missing. When using measures in children with DCD, it is important to keep in mind this lack of evidence for the validity and reliability of the outcomes for this target group.

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Betz, Stacy K., Jessica R. Eickhoff, and Shanleigh F. Sullivan. "Factors Influencing the Selection of Standardized Tests for the Diagnosis of Specific Language Impairment." Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools 44, no. 2 (April 2013): 133–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461(2012/12-0093).

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Purpose Standardized tests are one of the primary assessment tools used by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to diagnose child language impairment. Numerous child language tests are commercially available; however, it is unknown what factors lead clinicians to select particular tests to use in clinical practice. This study investigated whether the quality of standardized tests, as measured by the test's psychometric properties, is related to how frequently the tests are used in clinical practice. Method A total of 364 SLPs completed a survey regarding how frequently they used specific standardized tests when diagnosing suspected specific language impairment (SLI). The test manuals for 55 tests were reviewed to determine whether test characteristics, such as test reliability, validity, and accuracy, correlated with the frequency of test use. Results The most frequently used standardized tests were omnibus measures (e.g., Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals—Fourth Edition [Semel, Wiig, & Secord, 2003], Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition [Zimmerman, Steiner, & Pond, 2002]) and single-word vocabulary measures (e.g., Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fourth Edition [Dunn & Dunn, 2007]). Publication year was the only test characteristic that correlated significantly with the frequency of test use. Conclusion The quality of a standardized test, as measured by the test's psychometric properties, does not appear to influence how frequently a test is used. These results highlight the need for increased evidence-based practice when diagnosing children with language impairment.

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Verheyden, Geert, Caroline S. Kampshoff, Malcolm E. Burnett, Jessica Cashell, Louis Martinelli, Alice Nicholas, Emma L. Stack, and Ann Ashburn. "Psychometric Properties of 3 Functional Mobility Tests for People With Parkinson Disease." Physical Therapy 94, no. 2 (February 1, 2014): 230–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20130141.

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BackgroundStandardized outcome measures with high clinical utility are of paramount importance for clinical practice.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to examine interrater and intrarater reliability, construct validity, discriminant ability, and smallest detectable differences of the sit-to-stand test (STS), Timed “Up & Go” Test (TUG), and bed mobility test for people with Parkinson disease (PD).DesignA cross-sectional, psychometric evaluation study was conducted.MethodsA group of individuals with PD (PD group) and a group of individuals who were healthy (control group) were recruited through local PD groups and assessed in a movement laboratory in their “on” phase. Measurements of time to perform one STS, TUG, and bed mobility test were collected based on video recordings of that single performance.ResultsThirty-eight individuals with PD (Hoehn and Yahr stages I–IV) and 19 age-matched control participants were recruited. Intraclass correlation coefficients for interrater and intrarater reliability for the PD group ranged from .95 to .99. Bland-Altman plots showed mean differences close to zero and narrow confidence intervals. Construct validity was established by means of moderate to good Spearman rho correlation coefficients with part III of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale and the Hoehn and Yahr stage (range=.51–.63). Timings of all tests discriminated participants in the PD group from those in the control group and participants in the PD group in Hoehn and Yahr stages I and II from those in Hoehn and Yahr stages III and IV but did not discriminate “nonfallers” or those with single falls from repeat “fallers” or “nonfreezers” from “freezers.” Applicable smallest detectable differences were established.LimitationsThe results are not generalizable to people in the late stage of PD (Hoehn and Yahr stage IV: n=3).ConclusionsTimings of video recordings of 3 functional mobility tests with high clinical utility showed good psychometric properties for community-dwelling, ambulatory people with PD.

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Tahanzadeh, Behnoosh, Zahra Soleymani, and Shohre Jalaie. "Parallel Picture-Naming Tests: Development and Psychometric Properties for Farsi-Speaking Adults." Applied Neuropsychology: Adult 24, no. 2 (April 20, 2016): 100–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23279095.2015.1107562.

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Ahlawat, Kapur S., and Victor Y. Billeh. "Comparative investigation of the psychometric properties of three tests of logical thinking." Journal of Research in Science Teaching 24, no. 2 (February 1987): 93–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660240202.

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Alnasraween, Mo'en Salman, Nusaiba Ali Almousa, Jehad Ali Almomani, and Raeda Mofid Ammari. "Psychometric Properties of the Attitudes Scale towards Electronic Tests among Graduate Students." Universal Journal of Educational Research 8, no. 12B (December 2020): 8262–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.13189/ujer.2020.082631.

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Rubio, Víctor J., David Aguado, Pedro M. Hontangas, and José M. Hernández. "Psychometric Properties of an Emotional Adjustment Measure." European Journal of Psychological Assessment 23, no. 1 (January 2007): 39–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759.23.1.39.

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Item response theory (IRT) provides valuable methods for the analysis of the psychometric properties of a psychological measure. However, IRT has been mainly used for assessing achievements and ability rather than personality factors. This paper presents an application of the IRT to a personality measure. Thus, the psychometric properties of a new emotional adjustment measure that consists of a 28-six graded response items is shown. Classical test theory (CTT) analyses as well as IRT analyses are carried out. Samejima's (1969) graded-response model has been used for estimating item parameters. Results show that the bank of items fulfills model assumptions and fits the data reasonably well, demonstrating the suitability of the IRT models for the description and use of data originating from personality measures. In this sense, the model fulfills the expectations that IRT has undoubted advantages: (1) The invariance of the estimated parameters, (2) the treatment given to the standard error of measurement, and (3) the possibilities offered for the construction of computerized adaptive tests (CAT). The bank of items shows good reliability. It also shows convergent validity compared to the Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPQ-A; Eysenck & Eysenck, 1975 ) and the Big Five Questionnaire (BFQ; Caprara, Barbaranelli, & Borgogni, 1993 ).

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Christopherson, Laurel A., and Larry E. Humes. "Some Psychometric Properties of the Test of Basic Auditory Capabilities (TBAC)." Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research 35, no. 4 (August 1992): 929–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/jshr.3504.929.

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This study examined some psychometric properties of the Test of Basic Auditory Capabilities (TBAC). Two experiments are described that evaluate the psychometric functions and the test‐retest reliability of the tests comprising the TBAC. The psychometric functions were established for young listeners with normal hearing and the test‐retest reliability was evaluated both with young listeners with normal hearing and elderly listeners with hearing impairment. Results indicate that maximum scores on the TBAC are reached at presentation levels of at least 65–75 dB SPL. In addition, the reliability analyses indicate that the TBAC is a reliable measure for both young listeners with normal hearing and elderly listeners with hearing impairment when at least one practice test is given.

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JEROSCH-HEROLD, C. "Assessment of Sensibility after Nerve Injury and Repair: A Systematic Review of Evidence for Validity, Reliability and Responsiveness of Tests." Journal of Hand Surgery 30, no. 3 (June 2005): 252–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsb.2004.12.006.

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Recovery of sensibility after peripheral nerve injury and repair needs to be assessed using psychometrically robust measures. In this study the literature was reviewed to identify what tests are available to quantify sensibility and to assess their validity, reliability and responsiveness. The databases Medline, CINAHL, Embase and AMED were searched for studies reporting the psychometric properties of sensibility tests. While there is a plethora of tests and studies reporting the outcomes after peripheral nerve suture only a few of the tests have evidence of validity, reliability and responsiveness. Currently the touch threshold test using monofilaments such as the Weinstein Enhanced Sensory Test (WEST) or Semmes–Weinstein Monofilament Test (SWMT) and the shape–texture identification (STI™) test for tactile gnosis are the only tests which meet criteria for a standardized test and have had their psychometric properties evaluated and quantified.

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Odukoya, Adedayo J. "Review of Studies on the Psychometric Properties of Mayer–Salovey–Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test." Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems 12, SP7 (July 25, 2020): 1961–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.5373/jardcs/v12sp7/20202311.

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Matuoka, Jessica Y., Geana P. Kurita, Mie Nordly, Per Sjøgren, and Cibele A. de Mattos-Pimenta. "Validation of a Battery of Neuropsychological Tests for Patients With Metastatic Cancer." Clinical Nursing Research 29, no. 8 (February 22, 2019): 607–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1054773819831210.

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This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of Trail Making Test (TMT), Continuous Reaction Time (CRT), Finger Tapping Test (FTT), Digit Span Test (DST), and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in Brazilian patients with metastatic cancer. Cognitive performance of 178 patients with metastatic cancer and 79 controls was assessed using the TMT, CRT, FTT, DST, and MMSE. Discriminant validity, concurrent validity, and reliability (39 patients were retested after 3-7 days) were investigated. Discriminant validity between groups was observed in TMT, DST, and MMSE. Measures of concurrent validity and cognitive performance were positively correlated with physical performance, education level, and better performance on MMSE. Negative correlations were observed between cognitive function, pain, anxiety, and depression. All tests but FTT demonstrated very good reliability. Thus, all neuropsychological tests but FTT showed psychometric properties that permit their use in clinical and research purposes in patients with metastatic cancer.

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Baxter, M. L., S. Milosavljevic, D. C. Ribeiro, P. Hendrick, and D. McBride. "Psychometric properties of visually based clinical screening tests for risk of overuse injury." Physical Therapy Reviews 19, no. 3 (March 26, 2014): 213–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1743288x14y.0000000138.

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French, Helen P., Charlotte K. Hager, Anne Venience, Ryan Fagan, and Dara Meldrum. "Psychometric properties and domains of postural control tests for individuals with knee osteoarthritis." International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 43, no. 2 (June 2020): 102–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/mrr.0000000000000403.

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Larson, Rebecca D. "Psychometric Properties of the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale." International Journal of MS Care 15, no. 1 (April 1, 2013): 15–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073.2012-019.

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Psychometric assessments are tests or questionnaires that have been designed to measure constructs of interest in an individual or a target population. A goal of many of these self-report instruments is to provide researchers with the ability to gather subjective information in a manner that might allow for quantitative analysis and interpretation of these results. This requires the instrument of choice to have adequate psychometric properties of reliability and validity. Much research has been conducted on creating self-report quality of life questionnaires for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). This article focuses on one in particular, the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS). The article starts with a brief description of the rationale, construction, and scoring of the inventory. Next, the best available reliability and validity data on the MFIS are presented. The article concludes with a brief discussion on the interpretation of scores, followed by suggestions for future research. This summative analysis is intended to examine whether the instrument is adequately measuring the impact of fatigue and whether the scores allow for meaningful interpretations.

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Rachel, Maina, Van De Vijver J. R. Fons, Abubakar Amina, Miguel Perez-Garcia, and Kumar Manasi. "Assessing Neuropsychological Functions in Middle Childhood: a Narrative Review of Measures and Their Psychometric Properties Across Context." Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology 7, no. 3 (February 15, 2021): 113–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40817-021-00096-9.

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Abstract Background There is a significant number of neuropsychological measures for use among children aged 6–12 years. However, most of these tests have been developed in high-income contexts (HICs). To avoid or to at least to minimize bias in assessment, most researchers carry out cultural adaptations of these tools. In selecting sub-tests to adapt before using the entire test battery, researchers would benefit from having a reference source summarizing available tools and how easily they can be used in different context. This is where the paper makes a contribution. This narrative review has a twofold aim: first, to identify tools commonly used among 6–12-year-olds; second, to summarize the psychometric properties of these tools especially emphasizing their usage across different cultural contexts. Methods We searched the literature from 1 January 1987 to 31 December 2017 for tools used among children aged 6 to 12 years. An extensive search of PubMed, Psych Info and Web of Science using the keywords (i) neuropsychological or neurocognitive with (ii) assessment or test was done. Results A hundred and forty-five papers out of 306 reported on psychometric properties of different tools including Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning—BRIEF (count = 6), Visual-Motor Integration—VMI (count = 6), the Test of Memory Malingering—TOMM (count = 6), MSVT (count = 6) and Continuous Performance Tests—CPT (count = 6). Forty-six percent of the papers reported studies conducted in the USA. Most of these studies were based in high-income countries, which further highlights the need to validate these measures for use in lower- and middle-income countries. Psychometric check was adequate in most tests for measuring executive functioning such as BRIEF, although tests such as CPT that measure complex attention had mixed findings. Moreover, we found that these studies addressed certain aspects of validity and or reliability while leaving out others; thus, a comprehensive picture is lacking. Conclusion We propose further studies to thoroughly investigate and report the psychometric properties of these measures, especially in lower- and middle-income countries.

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Rush, A. J., C. M. Gullion, M. R. Basco, R. B. Jarrett, and M. H. Trivedi. "The Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (IDS): psychometric properties." Psychological Medicine 26, no. 3 (May 1996): 477–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0033291700035558.

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SynopsisThe psychometric properties of the 28- and 30-item versions of the Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology, Clinician-Rated (IDS-C) and Self-Report (IDS-SR) are reported in a total of 434 (28-item) and 337 (30-item) adult out-patients with current major depressive disorder and 118 adult euthymic subjects (15 remitted depressed and 103 normal controls). Cronbach's α ranged from 0·92 to 0·94 for the total sample and from 0·76 to 0·82 for those with current depression.Item total correlations, as well as several tests of concurrent and discriminant validity are reported. Factor analysis revealed three dimensions (cognitive/mood, anxiety/arousal and vegetative) for each scale. Analysis of sensitivity to change in symptom severity in an open-label trial of fluoxetine (N = 58) showed that the IDS-C and IDS-SR were highly related to the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression. Given the more complete item coverage, satisfactory psychometric properties, and high correlations with the above standard ratings, the 30-item IDS-C and IDS-SR can be used to evaluate depressive symptom severity. The availability of similar item content for clinician-rated and self-reported versions allows more direct evaluations of these two perspectives.

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Calderón, Carlos, Christian Beyle, Oscar Véliz-García, and Juan Bekios-Calfa. "Psychometric properties of Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III (ACE-III): An item response theory approach." PLOS ONE 16, no. 5 (May 6, 2021): e0251137. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251137.

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The Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III is one of the most widely used tests to assess cognitive impairment. Although previous studies have shown adequate levels of diagnostic utility to detect severe impairment, it has not shown sensitivity to detect mild decline. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III in a large sample of elderly people through Item Response Theory, due to the lack of studies using this approach. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1164 people from the age of 60 upwards, of which 63 had a prior diagnosis of Alzheimer dementia. The results showed that, globally, the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III possesses adequate psychometrics properties. Furthermore, the information function test shows that the subscales have different sensitivity to different levels of impairment. These results can contribute to determining patterns of cognitive deterioration for the adequate detection of different levels of dementia. An optimized version is suggested which may be an economic alternative in the applied field.

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Daugherty, Timothy K., and Jeremy M. Linton. "ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL ALIENATION: PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE SACS-R." Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal 28, no. 4 (January 1, 2000): 323–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2000.28.4.323.

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The psychometric properties of a revision of the Social Alienation from Classmates Scale for college students was examined. A number of constructs, and related measures, have been developed to address estrangement. Consistent with prior research on other measures of estrangement, SACS-R scores were expected to be correlated with scores on tests of depression, stress, introversion, attractiveness, and family functioning. Social Desirability was controlled through partial correlations, and a peer sociometric was also employed. Results support the reliability and validity of SACS-R scores from a sample of college men.

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Santos-Iglesias, Pablo, and Juan Carlos Sierra. "Hurlbert Index of Sexual Assertiveness: A Study of Psychometric Properties in a Spanish Sample." Psychological Reports 107, no. 1 (August 2010): 39–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/02.03.07.17.21.pr0.107.4.39-57.

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The study analyzed psychometric properties of a Spanish version of the Hurlbert Index of Sexual Assertiveness in a Spanish sample of 400 men and 453 women who had had a partner for the last 6 mo. or longer at the time of the study. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses suggested a two-factor solution with the factors Initiation and No shyness/Refusal. Internal consistency values for total scores were .87 and .83 for the factors, respectively. Convergent validity tests were also satisfactory. It is therefore reasonable to conclude that the Spanish version of the scale has appropriate psychometric properties.

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Duryea, Elias J. "Psychometric and Related Deficits in Preventive Alcohol Intervention Programming." Psychological Reports 70, no. 1 (February 1992): 333–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1992.70.1.333.

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The 1991 study by Collins and Cellucci ignores some important research principles needed for sound educational inquiry. Psychometric properties of evaluation instruments cannot be omitted from even field tests of small scale. Selected other omissions need review since other researchers may replicate such errors.

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López, Mariana, Aldana Lichtenberger, Karina Conde, and Mariana Cremonte. "Psychometric Properties of Brief Screening Tests for Alcohol Use Disorders during Pregnancy in Argentina." Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia / RBGO Gynecology and Obstetrics 39, no. 07 (June 13, 2017): 322–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0037-1603744.

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Background Considering the physical, mental and behavioral problems related to fetal alcohol exposure, prenatal clinical guides suggest a brief evaluation of alcohol consumption during pregnancy to detect alcohol intake and to adjust interventions, if required. Even if any alcohol use should be considered risky during pregnancy, identifying women with alcohol use disorders is important because they could need a more specific intervention than simple advice to abstain. Most screening tests have been developed and validated in male populations and focused on the long-term consequences of heavy alcohol use, so they might be inappropriate to assess consumption in pregnant women. Objective To analyze the internal reliability and validity of the alcohol screening instruments Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test – Consumption (AUDIT-C), Tolerance, Worried, Eye-Opener, Amnesia and Cut-Down (TWEAK), Rapid Alcohol Problems Screen – Quantity Frequency (RAPS-QF) and Tolerance, Annoyed, Cut-Down and Eye-Opener (T-ACE) to identify alcohol use disorders in pregnant women. Methods A total of 641 puerperal women were personally interviewed during the 48 hours after delivery. The receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves and the sensitivity and specificity of each instrument using different cut-off points were analyzed. Results All instruments showed areas under the ROC curves above 0.80. Larger areas were found for the TWEAK and the AUDIT. The TWEAK, the T-ACE and the AUDIT-C showed higher sensitivity, while the AUDIT and the RAPS-QF showed higher specificity. Reliability (internal consistency) was low for all instruments, improving when optimal cut-off points were used, especially for the AUDIT, the AUDIT-C and the RAPS-QF. Conclusions In other cultural contexts, studies have concluded that T-ACE and TWEAK are the best instruments to assess pregnant women. In contrast, our results evidenced the low reliability of those instruments and a better performance of the AUDIT in this population.

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Bonney, Emmanuel, Wendy Aertssen, and Bouwien Smits-Engelsman. "Psychometric properties of field-based anaerobic capacity tests in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder." Disability and Rehabilitation 41, no. 15 (March 6, 2018): 1803–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2018.1446189.

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Suwartono, Christiany, and Justinus Budi Santoso. "Attitudes Toward Psychological Test Use in Indonesia." ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal 31, no. 4 (July 25, 2016): 160–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.24123/aipj.v31i4.575.

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Psychological tests in Indonesia have been evolving very slowly. Most psychological practice is still using outdated versions of tests. Psychometric properties such as validity, reliability, and even norms are often based on outdated data or entirely omitted in the manual. Thus, the ability of the tests to yield valid data for various purposes is highly questionable. Most test users, including the psychological community, seem to be indifferent to this situation as they keep using these tests despite the risk of error in the test results which could have legal implications. In this study, we did a survey about test users’ attitudes towards psychological tests. We recruited 149 participants, of which 71.8% were female. The age ranged from 22 to 71 years old (M = 29.4; SD = 7.32). The survey assessed participants’ opinion toward legal properties of psychological test on a five-point scale. All participants had an undergraduate or higher degree in Psychology. The results were interesting. Participants acknowledge that they should use reputable test even though they perceived the price is too expensive. Also, they are willing to pay if those tests are up to date and provide adequate psychometric properties. The results indicate that there is a big opportunity for psychologists and psychometricians to gather forces to fulfill these needs and make more con-tribution to the society.

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Sánchez-Teruel, David, and María Auxiliadora Robles-Bello. "Preliminary Study on Psychometric Properties of an Anxiety Scale in Down Syndrome with Anxiety Symptoms." International Journal of Psychological Research 13, no. 1 (January 20, 2020): 50–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.21500/20112084.4493.

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Background: anxiety remains one of the most common disorders in typically developing children and young adults. Adolescents with Down syndrome (DS) lack diagnostic tests for evaluation. Methods: this study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders inventory in its self-report version in 63 adolescents with anxiety symptoms with DS. The inclusion criteria for the studies were trisomy 21 and a chronological age between 8 and 17 years. Psychometric properties arestrictly evaluated with the sample exceeding a cutoff point in anxiety symptomatology. A confirmatory factorial analysis tested two models for the new evaluation test. Results: both models confirmed a four-factor structure (somatic/panic, social phobia, generalized anxiety, and separation anxiety). Model 2, nevertheless, had fewer items and a better fit, and it also showed a high correlation with other anxiety detection measures and adequate internal consistency. Conclusions: the importance of validating psychopathological anxiety tests for children and young people with DS in order to build good mental health is discussed, emphasizing the need to provide easy and short-term tests on cognitive and emotional aspects in people with intellectual disabilities.

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Kleijn, W. C., J. E. Hovens, and J. J. Rodenburg. "Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Refugees: Assessments with the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire and the Hopkins Symptom Checklist–25 in Different Languages." Psychological Reports 88, no. 2 (April 2001): 527–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.2001.88.2.527.

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The original versions of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire and Hopkins Symptoms Checklist–25 were written and subsequently validated in the Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese languages. For use in a Dutch treatment center, with refugee patients mostly speaking other languages, additional translations were made. The objective of this study was examination of the psychometric properties of some of these new translations, i.e., the Arabic, Farsi, Serbo-Croatian, Russian, and English bilingual adaptations. It is concluded that the psychometric properties of both tests are adequate across those different cultures and are, in general, applicable to measure symptoms of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Bussing, Regina, Joseph C. Gagnon, Cynthia W. Garvan, Cecelia Ribuffo-Duggan, and David Houchins. "Psychometric Properties of the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale Completed by Juvenile Corrections Staff." Journal of Attention Disorders 24, no. 11 (February 5, 2017): 1521–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1087054717690811.

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Objective: This research tests the psychometric performance of the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale (VADTRS) completed by juvenile corrections (JC) staff. Method: With institutional review board (IRB) approval and appropriate consents/assents, data were collected from case managers ( n = 18), teachers ( n = 9), youth ( n = 261), and an administrative database. Separate psychometric analyses were conducted for case managers and teachers. Results: For both respondent groups, 2-week retest reliability and internal consistency were high for all four VADTRS subscales, and confirmatory factor analysis suggested fit with previously reported VADTRS subscale structure. Significant correlations of VADTRS with respective Revised Behavior Problem Checklist subscale scores indicated good concurrent validity. Discriminative validity was strong for ADHD, but not for conduct subscales. Interrater agreement was poor, similar as reported in other settings. Conclusion: Acceptable VADTRS psychometric performance among two JC staff groups supports guideline-consistent practice of obtaining standardized rating scale information from JC staff to enhance the quality of ADHD treatment.

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Félix, Andreia, Bruno Lopes, Maria Henriques, and Maria de La Salete Soares. "Childhood Asthma Control Test: a study of the psychometric properties." Revista de Enfermagem Referência IV Série, Nº 20 (March 29, 2019): 19–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.12707/riv19001.

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Velayudhan, Latha, Seung-Ho Ryu, Malgorzata Raczek, Michael Philpot, James Lindesay, Matthew Critchfield, and Gill Livingston. "Review of brief cognitive tests for patients with suspected dementia." International Psychogeriatrics 26, no. 8 (March 31, 2014): 1247–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1041610214000416.

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ABSTRACTBackground:As the population ages, it is increasingly important to use effective short cognitive tests for suspected dementia. We aimed to review systematically brief cognitive tests for suspected dementia and report on their validation in different settings, to help clinicians choose rapid and appropriate tests.Methods:Electronic search for face-to-face sensitive and specific cognitive tests for people with suspected dementia, taking ≤ 20 minutes, providing quantitative psychometric data.Results:22 tests fitted criteria. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (HVLT) had good psychometric properties in primary care. In the secondary care settings, MMSE has considerable data but lacks sensitivity. 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test (6CIT), Brief Alzheimer's Screen, HVLT, and 7 Minute Screen have good properties for detecting dementia but need further validation. Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (ACE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment are effective to detect dementia with Parkinson's disease and Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R) is useful for all dementias when shorter tests are inconclusive. Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment scale (RUDAS) is useful when literacy is low. Tests such as Test for Early Detection of Dementia, Test Your Memory, Cognitive Assessment Screening Test (CAST) and the recently developed ACE-III show promise but need validation in different settings, populations, and dementia subtypes. Validation of tests such as 6CIT, Abbreviated Mental Test is also needed for dementia screening in acute hospital settings.Conclusions:Practitioners should use tests as appropriate to the setting and individual patient. More validation of available tests is needed rather than development of new ones.

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Hjärthag, Fredrik, Lars Helldin, and Torsten Norlander. "Psychometric Properties of the Burden Inventory for Relatives of Persons with Psychotic Disturbances." Psychological Reports 103, no. 2 (October 2008): 323–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.103.2.323-335.

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Earlier studies have shown that close relatives are heavily burdened when a family member has schizophrenia. The current purpose was twofold: (1) to examine the psychometric properties for a test of the burden of family members, one used in Swedish clinical practice (the Care Burden Scale for Relatives), and (2) develop a shortened version with the same or better psychometric properties. 99 close relatives, 34 men and 65 women of the same number of patients who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or delusional disorder, completed the Care Burden Scale for Relatives and a visual analog scale measuring perceived global burden on which the total burden was assessed. Patients of the close relatives were assessed on clinical tests often used in psychiatric care to validate the external criteria, such as severity of symptoms and level of functioning. The resulting version, the Burden Inventory for Relatives of persons with psychotic disturbances, showed good psychometric properties which simplifies data collection from relatives of patients with psychotic disturbances. In this study, relatives of those patients not in remission evinced a significantly greater family burden.

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Stewart, Regan W., Chad Ebesutani, Christopher F. Drescher, and John Young. "The Child PTSD Symptom Scale: An Investigation of Its Psychometric Properties." Journal of Interpersonal Violence 32, no. 15 (August 12, 2015): 2237–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260515596536.

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The current study addresses the need for accurate measurement of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in youth by investigating the psychometric properties of the Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS). The factor structure, reliability, and concurrent and discriminant validity of the CPSS were investigated in a sample of 206 6th- to 12th-grade adolescents. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported a single-factor structure, which was contrary to the hypothesized three-factor structure. Scores comprising this one-factor structure were also associated with high reliability (α = .93), and tests of concurrent and discriminant validity were also strong. The implications of these findings are discussed, with particular emphasis on future directions for research on self-report measures for adolescent PTSD symptoms.

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Williams, Richard H., Donald W. Zimmerman, and Nydia Cummings. "Note on Reliability and Validity of Change Scores." Perceptual and Motor Skills 82, no. 3 (June 1996): 785–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.1996.82.3.785.

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Many textbooks on tests, measurements, and evaluation speak disparagingly of change scores. They contend that such scores possess poor psychometric properties. In the present paper we show that in realistic testing situations change scores can have satisfactory reliability and validity coefficients.

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Fajkowska, Małgorzata, and Douglas Derryberry. "Psychometric properties of Attentional Control Scale: The preliminary study on a Polish sample." Polish Psychological Bulletin 41, no. 1 (January 1, 2010): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/s10059-010-0001-7.

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Psychometric properties of Attentional Control Scale: The preliminary study on a Polish sample The presented study was focused primarily on a psychometric analysis of the Attentional Control Scale (ACS), but they also enhanced the understanding of the role of effortful attentional skills in determining the individual well-being, general adaptation or emotional disorders. The analyses included basic item and scale descriptions as well as convergent and discriminant validity. 218 Polish undergraduate students completed the battery of the self-report techniques and two paper —pencil attentional tests. Data revealed a unidimensional of a 20-item ACS. It can be used validly to assess long-term individual differences in attentional skills related to the voluntary executive functions. The analysis of content, internal and construct validity as well as reliability provided evidence of the scale's significant convergent and discriminant validity when correlated with attentional tests and other personality techniques. We found strong, systematic relations between the attentional control and selected measures of temperament, arousal, emotionality, and motivation. The results allow assuming that good attentional control, may protect individuals from the emotional disorders by regulating perceptual, conceptual, and response processing.

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Sjaastad, Jørgen. "Enhancing measurement in science education research through Rasch analysis: Rationale and properties." Nordic Studies in Science Education 10, no. 2 (October 24, 2014): 212–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.5617/nordina.662.

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This article presents the basic rationale of Rasch theory and seven core properties of Rasch modeling; analyses of test targeting, person separation, person fit, item fit, differential item functioning, functioning of response categories and tests of unidimensionality. Illustrative examples are provided consecutively, drawing on Rasch analysis of data from a survey where students in the 9th grade responded to questions regarding their mathematics competence. The relationship between Rasch theory and classical test theory is commented on. Rasch theory provides science and mathematics education researchers with valuable tools to evaluate the psychometric quality of tests and questionnaires and support the development of these.

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Lundman, Berit, Kristofer Årestedt, Astrid Norberg, Catharina Norberg, Regina Santamäki Fischer, and Hugo Lövheim. "Psychometric Properties of the Swedish Version of the Self-Transcendence Scale Among Very Old People." Journal of Nursing Measurement 23, no. 1 (2015): 96–111. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1061-3749.23.1.96.

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Background and Purpose: This study tested the psychometric properties of a Swedish version of the Self-Transcendence Scale (STS). Methods: Cohen’s weighted kappa, agreement, absolute reliability, relative reliability, and internal consistency were calculated, and the underlying structure of the STS was established by exploratory factor analysis. There were 2 samples available: 1 including 194 people aged 85–103 years and a convenience sample of 60 people aged 21–69 years. Results: Weighted kappa values ranged from .40 to .89. The intraclass correlation coefficient for the original STS was .763, and the least significant change between repeated tests was 6.25 points. Conclusion: The revised STS was found to have satisfactory psychometric properties, and 2 of the 4 underlying dimensions in Reed’s self-transcendence theory were supported.

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Blanchard, Brittany E., Angela K. Stevens, Kenneth J. Sher, and Andrew K. Littlefield. "Reexamining the Psychometric Properties of the Substance Use Risk Profile Scale." Assessment 27, no. 3 (January 2, 2019): 454–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1073191118820135.

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The Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS), a widely used self-report questionnaire, assesses four personality traits which predict risk for substance use (i.e., anxiety sensitivity, hopelessness, impulsivity, and sensation seeking). Given its use in research and clinical settings, as well as potential utility, this study aimed to provide a comprehensive psychometric evaluation of the SURPS. Undergraduate participants ( N = 718; 69% White; 26% Hispanic, aged 18-25 years, M = 19.00, SD = 1.33) completed a battery of measures, including the SURPS. Tests of measurement invariance, convergent and criterion validity, and internal consistency were conducted, as well as item response theory analyses and a treatment assignment simulation. Several items were removed before partial measurement invariance across gender was established with little information lost. Despite removing several SURPS items, the proposed factor structure was not empirically supported. More work is necessary to determine the predictive utility of assessing these personality traits to predict substance-related outcomes.

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Chen, Yen-Ting, Chung-Yu Peng, Mau-Sun Hua, Chen-Chung Liu, Hsin-Yi Chen, and Hai-Gwo Hwu. "Development and Psychometric Properties of the Taiwan Odd–Even Number Sequencing Test: A Nonalphabetic Measure of Working Memory." Assessment 25, no. 2 (May 9, 2016): 183–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1073191116648769.

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Alphabetic working memory (WM) tests, such as the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale–III and IV Letter Number Sequencing, are not appropriate for nonalphabetic cultures. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Taiwan Odd–Even Number Sequencing Test (TOENST) and identified representative norms. The TOENST and other mental screening tasks were administered to 300 randomly selected healthy participants, 32 purposive sampling patients with schizophrenia, and 32 quota sampling controls. To investigate reliability and validity, a subset of the 300 healthy participants was randomly selected to receive a second TOENST ( n = 30) or conventional WM tests ( n = 42). The split-half reliability of the TOENST ranged from 0.69 to 0.95, and its test–retest reliability was 0.75. Criterion validity was demonstrated by significant correlations with conventional WM measures (all p < .05, except semantic verbal fluency), and construct validity was demonstrated by significant correlations with aging (main effect, F10,259 = 10.99, p < .001). Normative data were established, and performance was significantly associated with age and education. TOENST scores of patients with schizophrenia were significantly lower and correlated with frontal lobe tests, but not demographical or clinical characteristics. The TOENST has adequate psychometric properties and clinical utility and is as a viable alternative WM task for nonalphabetic cultures.

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Bertrand-Charette, Michaël, Charline Dambreville, Laurent J. Bouyer, and Jean-Sébastien Roy. "Systematic review of motor control and somatosensation assessment tests for the ankle." BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 6, no. 1 (July 2020): e000685. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000685.

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Background/AimAnkle sprains are frequent musculoskeletal injuries that can lead to sensorimotor deficits provoking long-term instability at the ankle joint. A broad variety of clinical tests currently exist to assess sensorimotor processing, and are commonly clinically referred to as proprioceptive tests. However, there is a discrepancy in the use of the term proprioception when looking at the main outcome of these tests. As identifying specific deficits is important for motor recovery, it is critical for clinicians to select the most appropriate tests.MethodsA systematic review of four databases was performed to provide an up-to-date review of the psychometric properties of available tests referred to as proprioceptive tests. Seventy-nine articles on eight ankle proprioceptive tests were included and critically appraised. Data on validity, reliability and responsiveness were extracted from the included articles and synthesised. The tests reviewed were then divided into two categories based on their main outcome: motor control or somatosensation.ResultsStrong evidence showed that the Star Excursion Balance Test, a motor control test, is capable of differentiating between stable and unstable ankles. Moderate evidence suggests that somatosensation tests, such as Joint Position Sense, are also valid and reliable, but their responsiveness has yet to be evaluated.ConclusionsTogether, these findings indicate that the Star Excursion Balance Test can be used in the clinic to assess motor control based on its excellent psychometric properties. However, as ankle stability control involves complex sensorimotor interactions, care has to be taken regarding the use of this test as a specific tool for proprioception assessment.

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Buzgova, Radka, Radka Kozakova, Lucie Sikorova, Renata Zelenikova, and Darja Jarosova. "Development and psychometric evaluation of patient needs assessment in palliative care (PNAP) instrument." Palliative and Supportive Care 14, no. 2 (April 8, 2015): 129–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1478951515000061.

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AbstractObjective:Although assessment of palliative patients' needs is a key issue in palliative care, a suitable instrument for identification of such needs is not available in Central European countries. Our objectives were to produce an adequate tool for identifying the importance and satisfaction of palliative patients' needs and to verify its psychometric properties.Method:The patient needs assessment in palliative care (PNAP) instrument was constructed based on a literature review and qualitative research (focus groups, n = 5). The psychometric properties of the questionnaire were verified by a cross-sectional study. The convergent validity of the questionnaire was determined by confirmatory factor analysis. Furthermore, internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and construct validity were also tested. The qualitative research group comprised 30 participants (27 experts in palliative care, 1 patient, and 2 family members). Psychometric properties were evaluated in a group of 349 hospital inpatients terminally ill with chronic disease or cancer and receiving palliative care.Results:Based on the qualitative data analysis, a questionnaire was constructed that contained 42 items grouped into 5 domains. When testing the psychometric properties of the questionnaire, a new model containing 40 items in 7 domains was produced. Cronbach's α for the entire PNAP questionnaire was 0.89 on the importance scale and 0.80 on the satisfaction scale. Test–retest reliability was higher than 0.7 for all domains in both scales.Significance of Results:The results of tests on the psychometric properties of the PNAP questionnaire showed at least satisfactory validity and reliability, and it can be employed to assess the needs of palliative care patients in Central European countries.

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