Measurement for the social sciences the C-OAR-SE method and why it must replace psychometrics /

This book proposes a revolutionary new theory of construct measurement - called C-OAR-SE - for the social sciences. The acronym is derived from the following key elements: construct definition; object representation; attribute classification; rater entity identification; selection of item type; enum...

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Main Author: Rossiter, John R.
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Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: New York : Springer, ©2011.
New York : [2011]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 169 pages)
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Summary: This book proposes a revolutionary new theory of construct measurement - called C-OAR-SE - for the social sciences. The acronym is derived from the following key elements: construct definition; object representation; attribute classification; rater entity identification; selection of item type; enumeration and scoring. The new theory is applicable to the design of measures of constructs in: Management; Marketing; Information Systems; Organizational Behavior; Psychology; and, Sociology. C-OAR-SE is a rationally rather than empirically-based theory and procedure. It can be used for designing mea.
Item Description: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface; Contents; About the Author; 1 Rationale of C-OAR-SE; 2 Validity and Reliability; 3 Object Classification and Measures; 4 Attribute Classification and Measures; 5 Rater Entity Classification; 6 Selection of Item-Type and Answer Scale; 7 Enumeration and Scoring Rule; 8 Qualitative Research from a C-OAR-SE Perspective; 9 DROAVR Application Checklist; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; References; Index.
This book proposes a revolutionary new theory of construct measurement - called C-OAR-SE - for the social sciences. The acronym is derived from the following key elements: construct definition; object representation; attribute classification; rater entity identification; selection of item type; enumeration and scoring. The new theory is applicable to the design of measures of constructs in: Management; Marketing; Information Systems; Organizational Behavior; Psychology; and, Sociology. C-OAR-SE is a rationally rather than empirically-based theory and procedure. It can be used for designing mea.
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Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 169 pages)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781441971586
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