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...
| Main Author: | Rossiter, John R. |
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| Other Authors: | SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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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. |
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| 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. University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xv, 169 pages) |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781441971586 1441971580 |
| Access: |
University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus. |