Multitrait-Multimethod Analysis: Distinguishing Between Items and Traits.

Marsh, Herbert W.

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ERIC Number: EJ287618

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Publication Date: 1983

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Multitrait-Multimethod Analysis: Distinguishing Between Items and Traits.

Marsh, Herbert W.

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v43 n2 p351-58 Sum 1983

This study compares multitrait-multimethod analyses (MTMM) performed on items and factor scores derived from the items. Based upon this demonstration, researchers are encouraged to conduct a preliminary factor analysis before analyzing MTMM data whenever there is a doubt about the underlying trait structure. (Author/PN)

Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Higher Education, Item Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Research Methodology, Research Needs, Research Problems, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Validity

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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