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Greiff, Samuel; Wustenberg, Sascha; Funke, Joachim – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2012
This article addresses two unsolved measurement issues in dynamic problem solving (DPS) research: (a) unsystematic construction of DPS tests making a comparison of results obtained in different studies difficult and (b) use of time-intensive single tasks leading to severe reliability problems. To solve these issues, the MicroDYN approach is…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Tests, Measurement, Structural Equation Models
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Baumgartner, Ted A.; Gaunt, Sharon j. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2005
Traditionally the pull-up was used as a measure of arm and shoulder girdle strength and endurance. This measure did not discriminate among ability levels because many zero scores occur. Baumgartner (1978) developed a modified pull-up test that was easier than the traditional pull-up test. The Baumgartner Modified Pull-Up (BMPU) has been used as an…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Physical Fitness, Tests, Physical Activities
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Wise, Steven L.; And Others – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1996
Validity of the Desire for Control on Examinations (DCE) scale, developed as a measure of an individual's desire for control in an examination context, was studied with 3 samples (total of 378 college students), using a 5-point Likert-type scale, a general 5-point scale, and the Desirability of Control (DC) scale. The DCE exhibited acceptable…
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Students, Construct Validity, Higher Education