Scale validation in applied health research: tutorial for a 6-step R-based psychometrics protocol

Background: Applied health science research commonly measures concepts via multiple-item tools (scales), such as self-reported questionnaires or observation checklists. They are usually validated in more detail in separate psychometric studies or very cursorily in substantive studies. However, metho...

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Main Author: Alexandra L. Dima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2018.1472602